Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen blasted on live TV during ‘poor’ Premier League darts final
LUKE LITTLER and Michael van Gerwen were both slammed for being “poor” on live TV during their Premier League final.
The two stars went head-to-head in Birmingham on night 11 of Premier League Darts.
Littler, 17, was going for his third consecutive win to cement his place at the top of the leaderbord.
It was not meant to be though as he lost the match 6-3.
The Dutchman was able to pick off the young Brit and win his first night since Night 4.
However, the pair were unconvincing and ex-pro Wayne Mardle took aim at them while on commentary.
He claimed that both players were struggling as they found it “difficult”.
The outburst came in the fifth set with the scores tied at 2-2.
He said on Sky Sports: “You will seldom see these two play this poor.
“This feels so difficult for both players.”
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Littler remains top of the Premier League Darts leaders board with 26 points.
He is two points ahead of Luke Humphries and four points above Van Gerwen.
Van Gerwen was buzzing with the win after weeks of missing out but did admit he was not at his “A-game”.
He said: “It’s about time.
“I have made it a little bit hard for myself, but the most important thing is how you bounce back, and how do you reflect on the last few weeks.
“We all know the last few weeks have not been great for me, but to come back with a win here tonight feels good.
“I had to battle. I had to dig deep. I wasn’t playing my A-game, but this win gives me confidence of course.”
The darts will return on April 18 for Night 12 at the Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands.
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