Luke Littler has shed light on the ways rival darts players “try to get in each other’s heads” ahead of matches – including Michael van Gerwen.
The reigning world champion was speaking ahead of Thursday Premier League Night Nine in Berlin – which starts at the slightly earlier time of 6pm on Sky Sports Action – during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast.
Littler beat Van Gerwen in January’s World Darts Championship final and the pair would meet again in Thursday’s semi-finals in Germany should they each win their first matches against Chris Dobey and Gerwyn Price respectively.
Quizzed on his relationships with other players on the PDC Tour, Littler said: “I travel with Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey – we’ve got the same management team.
“But with the likes of van Gerwen, Luke Humphries we’ll talk in the practice room, we’ll have banter, try and get in each other’s heads a bit.
“Just make it fun in the practice room.”
Luke Littler was booed by some fans in Newcastle ahead of his game against Stephen Bunting on Night 8.
And asked by Gary Neville whether it was like a football tunnel, Littler said: “Van Gerwen, obviously we throw for bull before we go on stage.
“So he throws first and every time I’ll go over to him he’ll be like ‘I’m ready for the bull’. [Littler replies] ‘are you Michael, yeah?’
“And he’ll go ‘how many you want? Three darts, six darts before we throw for the bull?’
“I go ‘I’ll have nine, Michael’ as we always have nine. I always win the bull every time!
“I’ve been thinking next time I’ll say ‘you know what Michael, I’ll have eight darts’.”
‘That is Michael for you!’ – Littler on MVG’s reaction to nine-darter
Take a look at both of Luke Littler’s Premier League nine-darters during impressive displays against Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries.
Littler last played Van Gerwen in the Premier League a fortnight ago in Cardiff when he beat the Dutchman in Night Seven’s final.
The 18-year-old’s 6-4 win included a nine-darter in the fourth leg of the match, which Littler record via two 180s then T20, T17 and D15.
When suggested by Neville that Van Gerwen had not looked happy about the perfect leg, a laughing Littler replied: “That is Michael for you!”
Premier League Night Nine – April 3, Uber Arena, Berlin, 6pm start
Relive the full match from Luke Littler’s emphatic victory over Luke Humphries as the 18-year-old goes eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Quarter-Finals
Nathan Aspinall vs Stephen Bunting
Luke Humphries vs Rob Cross
Chris Dobey vs Luke Littler
Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price
Watch Premier League Darts every Thursday night live on Sky Sports until the final in London on May 29. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – No contract, cancel anytime
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
An einem Ort durfte nicht gedreht werden – Vinícius Jr. bekommt Netflix-Doku
Mit nur 24 Jahren bekommt er eine eigene Doku! Netflix hat eine Dokumentation über Vinícius Jr. (24) gedreht. Am 15. Mai soll der Film auf der Streaming-Plattform erscheinen. Der Titel: „Der tanzende Stürmer“. Bei der Produktion wurden Netflix allerdings nicht alle Türen geöffnet ... Lesen Sie auch<!-->[-->Denn: Der Film soll nicht nur den Weg zum großen Durchbruch des Brasilianers zeigen. Auch die rassistischen Anfeindungen werden thematisiert. Wie L‘ Équipe berichtet verweigerte deswegen der FC Valencia dem Produktionsteam den Zugang zum Stadion Mestalla. Rückblick: Im Mai 2023 war Vinícius Jr. beim LaLiga-Spiel in Valencia rassistisch beleidigt worden. Die Szene eskalierte, ein Fan wurde später deswegen verurteilt – ein Novum im spanischen Fußball. Damals erklärte der Flügelflitzer: „Ich sehe es schon seit Langem, und jedes Mal werde ich trauriger und habe weniger Lust zu spielen.“Aufgeben und Real verlassen will er nicht. Auch […]
Liverpool tickets for potential title coronation against Tottenham listed for £3,000 online
Tickets for Liverpool’s likely coronation as Premier League champions when they face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday are being listed by touts online for more than £3,000 ($4,000) each.It could be the first time the Merseyside club have clinched the title in front of supporters since 1990 with Arne Slot’s side needing just a point to be guaranteed top spot.AdvertisementDemand for seats has rocketed in recent days with secondary ticketing sites offering them at exorbitant prices. Madrid-based site LiveFootballTickets is selling tickets in the Main Stand with a face vale of £61 at a top price of £3,248.70. The site is also offering £30 tickets in the away end from £414.70 upwards.The game is a 60,500 sell-out with Liverpool urging supporters not to buy tickets from unofficial sources which could be fake or cloned.The Athletic revealed in a special […]
Jacksonville Jaguars go all-in on Travis Hunter — risky or genius? | First Things First
first things first Video Details Nick Wright says he loves the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter and believes the team will be dangerous with him on the field 1 MIN AGO・first things first・1:37
6. Heim-Pleite in Serie – Stuttgarts Heim-Fluch hält an
Zu Hause soll es einfach nicht sein! Der VfB Stuttgart verliert das schwäbische Nachbarschaftsduell gegen Heidenheim überraschend mit 0:1.Heidenheim-Joker Mathias Honsak (28) sorgt mit einem feinen Schlenzer kurz vor Schluss für den Heidenheim-Sieg (89.) – und für Stuttgarts 6. (!) Heim-Pleite in Serie! Damit hält der Heim-Fluch des VfB weiter an! In einem sonst müden Spiel sorgt eine kuriose Schnürsenkel-Panne für Aufsehen!Nach einem Foul von Krätzig reißen bei Stuttgarts Angelo Stiller (24) wohl die Schnürsenkel bei einem seiner Treter (17.). Und für seinen Schuh-Wechsel braucht der DFB-Star ungewöhnlich lange, sorgt so für eine lange Unterbrechung.Und sportlich? Vor allem Stuttgart-Stürmer Demirovic (13./31./59.) und Undav (23./42.) verballern gute Chancen. Heidenheim sorgt dagegen über Ex-Stuttgarter Krätzig (39.) für Gefahr. Und ist im Alu-Pech: Einen Mainka-Kopfball fälscht VfB-Verteidiger Chabot ab, lenkt die Kugel so gerade noch an die Latte (56.)! Auch Stuttgarts Woltemade und […]
2025 NFL Draft odds: Day 2 wagers, prop bets to make
<!--> The 2025 NFL Draft officially kicked off on Thursday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin, with Cam Ward going first overall to the Titans. Several players landed in spots that many expected, but the biggest surprise was Shedeur Sanders not being selected in the first round. For perspective, the Over/Under for his draft position was 24.5. While the first round might be over, there are still several wagers you can make on some notable players. Here's a selection of unique prop bets being offered at both DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook, with odds as of April 25th.Let's take a look:ADVERTISEMENT -->Odds for 33rd overall pick (FanDuel Sportsbook)Shedeur Sanders: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) TreVeyon Henderson: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) Luther Burden III: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) Jalen Milroe: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Will Johnson: +1200 (bet […]
Who has the most talented arm in NFL history? Tom Brady says it isn’t him
<!--> Tom Brady wasn't particularly known for his arm strength during his professional playing career, instead becoming the most decorated quarterback in NFL history by defeating his opponents with accuracy and precision from the pocket. That doesn't mean he doesn't know what a great arm looks like, though.Brady revealed which passers he thought had the most talented arms in NFL history in a recent YouTube video. Two instantly came to mind: Dan Marino and Aaron Rodgers. "I think most people would certainly say those two," Brady said.ADVERTISEMENT -->Marino's arm made him an anomaly in an era of football before the passing game took off. He threw for 5,084 yards in his second season in the league in 1984 and was the only quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a single season for 25 years. Rodgers, meanwhile, used his arm to win […]
Related
An einem Ort durfte nicht gedreht werden – Vinícius Jr. bekommt Netflix-Doku
Mit nur 24 Jahren bekommt er eine eigene Doku! Netflix hat eine Dokumentation über Vinícius Jr. (24) gedreht. Am 15. Mai soll der Film auf der Streaming-Plattform erscheinen. Der Titel: „Der tanzende Stürmer“. Bei der Produktion wurden Netflix allerdings nicht alle Türen geöffnet ... Lesen Sie auch<!-->[-->Denn: Der Film soll nicht nur den Weg zum großen Durchbruch des Brasilianers zeigen. Auch die rassistischen Anfeindungen werden thematisiert. Wie L‘ Équipe berichtet verweigerte deswegen der FC Valencia dem Produktionsteam den Zugang zum Stadion Mestalla. Rückblick: Im Mai 2023 war Vinícius Jr. beim LaLiga-Spiel in Valencia rassistisch beleidigt worden. Die Szene eskalierte, ein Fan wurde später deswegen verurteilt – ein Novum im spanischen Fußball. Damals erklärte der Flügelflitzer: „Ich sehe es schon seit Langem, und jedes Mal werde ich trauriger und habe weniger Lust zu spielen.“Aufgeben und Real verlassen will er nicht. Auch […]
Liverpool tickets for potential title coronation against Tottenham listed for £3,000 online
Tickets for Liverpool’s likely coronation as Premier League champions when they face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday are being listed by touts online for more than £3,000 ($4,000) each.It could be the first time the Merseyside club have clinched the title in front of supporters since 1990 with Arne Slot’s side needing just a point to be guaranteed top spot.AdvertisementDemand for seats has rocketed in recent days with secondary ticketing sites offering them at exorbitant prices. Madrid-based site LiveFootballTickets is selling tickets in the Main Stand with a face vale of £61 at a top price of £3,248.70. The site is also offering £30 tickets in the away end from £414.70 upwards.The game is a 60,500 sell-out with Liverpool urging supporters not to buy tickets from unofficial sources which could be fake or cloned.The Athletic revealed in a special […]
Jacksonville Jaguars go all-in on Travis Hunter — risky or genius? | First Things First
first things first Video Details Nick Wright says he loves the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter and believes the team will be dangerous with him on the field 1 MIN AGO・first things first・1:37
6. Heim-Pleite in Serie – Stuttgarts Heim-Fluch hält an
Zu Hause soll es einfach nicht sein! Der VfB Stuttgart verliert das schwäbische Nachbarschaftsduell gegen Heidenheim überraschend mit 0:1.Heidenheim-Joker Mathias Honsak (28) sorgt mit einem feinen Schlenzer kurz vor Schluss für den Heidenheim-Sieg (89.) – und für Stuttgarts 6. (!) Heim-Pleite in Serie! Damit hält der Heim-Fluch des VfB weiter an! In einem sonst müden Spiel sorgt eine kuriose Schnürsenkel-Panne für Aufsehen!Nach einem Foul von Krätzig reißen bei Stuttgarts Angelo Stiller (24) wohl die Schnürsenkel bei einem seiner Treter (17.). Und für seinen Schuh-Wechsel braucht der DFB-Star ungewöhnlich lange, sorgt so für eine lange Unterbrechung.Und sportlich? Vor allem Stuttgart-Stürmer Demirovic (13./31./59.) und Undav (23./42.) verballern gute Chancen. Heidenheim sorgt dagegen über Ex-Stuttgarter Krätzig (39.) für Gefahr. Und ist im Alu-Pech: Einen Mainka-Kopfball fälscht VfB-Verteidiger Chabot ab, lenkt die Kugel so gerade noch an die Latte (56.)! Auch Stuttgarts Woltemade und […]
2025 NFL Draft odds: Day 2 wagers, prop bets to make
<!--> The 2025 NFL Draft officially kicked off on Thursday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin, with Cam Ward going first overall to the Titans. Several players landed in spots that many expected, but the biggest surprise was Shedeur Sanders not being selected in the first round. For perspective, the Over/Under for his draft position was 24.5. While the first round might be over, there are still several wagers you can make on some notable players. Here's a selection of unique prop bets being offered at both DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook, with odds as of April 25th.Let's take a look:ADVERTISEMENT -->Odds for 33rd overall pick (FanDuel Sportsbook)Shedeur Sanders: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) TreVeyon Henderson: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) Luther Burden III: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) Jalen Milroe: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Will Johnson: +1200 (bet […]
Who has the most talented arm in NFL history? Tom Brady says it isn’t him
<!--> Tom Brady wasn't particularly known for his arm strength during his professional playing career, instead becoming the most decorated quarterback in NFL history by defeating his opponents with accuracy and precision from the pocket. That doesn't mean he doesn't know what a great arm looks like, though.Brady revealed which passers he thought had the most talented arms in NFL history in a recent YouTube video. Two instantly came to mind: Dan Marino and Aaron Rodgers. "I think most people would certainly say those two," Brady said.ADVERTISEMENT -->Marino's arm made him an anomaly in an era of football before the passing game took off. He threw for 5,084 yards in his second season in the league in 1984 and was the only quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a single season for 25 years. Rodgers, meanwhile, used his arm to win […]
Be the first to leave a comment