Littler Suffers Early Exit in Brighton Amidst Booing and Speculation Over Van Veen Spat

Luke Littler faced a challenging night in Brighton, exiting the Premier League quarter-final to Stephen Bunting while enduring a hostile crowd, with his performance sparking speculation about the aftermath of his spat with Gian van Veen. Littler, who recorded his lowest PDC TV average, was booed upon entering the stage and struggled to recover from a poor start. Former Premier League star Wayne Mardle attributed Littler's subpar performance to the previous week's incident, suggesting it had a 'knock-on' effect. Meanwhile, Jonny Clayton made a stunning comeback to defeat Michael Van Gerwen, moving ahead of Littler in the standings. The Premier League continues, with crucial matches upcoming, including Luke Humphries facing Gian van Veen in Rotterdam.