Darts Rivalry Heats Up: Littler and Van Veen On Collision Course

The world of darts is abuzz with the possibility of a rematch between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen, following their intense encounter in Manchester. Van Veen emerged victorious, but the match was marked by a heated exchange between the two players. The Dutchman took issue with Littler's behavior, calling it "out of order" after Littler celebrated in front of the crowd before the match was over. The tension between them was palpable, with Littler making a crying gesture to the crowd and the two exchanging a brief, frosty handshake. The rivalry between Littler and Van Veen may be rekindled in Brighton, where they could potentially face each other again if Van Veen defeats Michael van Gerwen and Littler overcomes Stephen Bunting in their respective quarter-finals. Luke Humphries, a fellow darts player, has weighed in on the controversy, suggesting that the incident will be forgotten in a couple of weeks. However, the rivalry between Littler and Van Veen is likely to continue, with both players vying for position in the Premier League standings. The competition is heating up, with several players still in contention for a spot in the Play-Offs. Humphries, the defending Premier League champion, is currently in sixth place and faces a crucial match against Jonny Clayton in Brighton. The outcome of this match could have significant implications for Humphries' chances of retaining his title. Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price is looking to build on his recent success and move to the top of the table. The BetMGM Premier League season continues with Night 10 in Brighton, featuring an all-Dutch showdown between Van Gerwen and Van Veen, as well as matches between Humphries and Clayton, Price and Josh Rock, and Littler and Bunting.