Van Veen slams Littler's conduct after heated Premier League Darts clash

Gian van Veen has expressed his disappointment with Luke Littler's behavior after their intense Premier League Darts quarter-final match in Manchester. Van Veen, who defeated the world No 1, stated that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating his missed double 15. The 19-year-old Littler, a favorite to win on home soil, lost 6-5 to the Dutchman despite his recovery from a 4-1 deficit. The match was marked by tension, with both players exchanging gestures and words. Van Veen, who had not won a match since week four, took an early lead and managed to close out the win despite Littler's late surge. The victory propelled Van Veen forward, while Littler was left to ponder what could have been. The young star took to social media to post a list of his TV titles, covering up his recent exit in the European Championship. Gerwyn Price, who won the night in Manchester, commented that the confrontation between Van Veen and Littler is 'part and parcel of darts,' and that emotions often run high in the sport. The Premier League Darts season continues with Night 10 in Brighton, featuring an all-Dutch showdown between Michael van Gerwen and Van Veen.