Darts Rivalry Heats Up: Littler and Van Veen May Face Off Again

The world of darts is abuzz with the possibility of a rematch between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen, following their contentious encounter in Manchester. The Dutchman Van Veen emerged victorious, but the match was marked by a heated exchange between the two players. Van Veen accused Littler of being 'out of order' after the world champion celebrated prematurely, prompting a fiery response from Littler. The tension between them was palpable, with Littler making a crying gesture to the crowd and exchanging a brief, tense handshake with Van Veen. The two may meet again in Brighton, depending on the outcome of their respective quarter-finals. Littler will face Stephen Bunting, while Van Veen takes on Michael van Gerwen. Luke Humphries, the defending Premier League champion, has expressed sympathy for Littler but believes the incident will be forgotten in a couple of weeks. Humphries is currently sixth in the table and faces a crucial match against Jonny Clayton in Brighton. The Premier League season continues, with the top four players set to progress to Finals Night in London on May 28. Gerwyn Price, who won in Manchester, is targeting the top spot and will face Josh Rock in his opening match. The competition is heating up, with all players still in with a chance of winning. The BetMGM Premier League season will continue every Thursday until May, with live coverage on Sky Sports.