Rivalry Between Littler and Van Veen May Intensify

The world's top darts players, including Luke Littler and Gian van Veen, are set to clash in Brighton, potentially reigniting their heated rivalry. Littler, the current world number one, and Van Veen were involved in a tense encounter last week in Manchester, which saw Van Veen emerge victorious. The Dutchman criticized Littler's behavior, stating it was 'out of order.' The two players could meet again in Brighton if they win their respective quarter-final matches. Meanwhile, defending Premier League champion Luke Humphries is under pressure to keep his Play-Off hopes alive, sitting in sixth place in the table. Humphries expressed sympathy for Littler but believes the incident will be forgotten in a couple of weeks. The Premier League season continues with Night 10 in Brighton, featuring an all-Dutch showdown between Van Gerwen and Van Veen, while Humphries faces Clayton, and Littler takes on Bunting.