Littler Suffers Setback in Brighton, Exits Premier League Quarter-Final

Luke Littler faced a tough crowd in Brighton, ultimately succumbing to Stephen Bunting in the Premier League quarter-finals. This defeat marks his lowest televised PDC average, with Littler struggling to regain his composure after a public spat with Gian van Veen the previous week. Former Premier League star Wayne Mardle attributed Littler's subpar performance to the lingering effects of the incident, stating it would be a coincidence if it had no impact on his game. Bunting, who celebrated his 41st birthday, capitalized on Littler's mistakes to secure a hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Jonny Clayton made a stunning comeback to defeat Michael Van Gerwen, taking the top spot in the table and leaving Littler three points behind.