Littler Faces Backlash in Brighton, Loses to Bunting Amidst Van Veen Feud

Luke Littler suffered a disappointing loss to Stephen Bunting in Brighton, recording his lowest televised PDC average, and former Premier League star Wayne Mardle believes this setback may be linked to his recent spat with Gian van Veen. The world champion was booed by the crowd and struggled to regain his composure, ultimately losing with a subpar performance. Bunting, who turned 41, capitalized on Littler's mistakes and secured a crucial win despite not being at his best. The victory was met with a mixture of reactions, with some feeling that Littler was unfairly treated by the crowd, while others saw it as a natural consequence of his recent feud. As the Premier League continues, Littler will need to bounce back from this loss and regain his focus in order to stay competitive.