Luke Littler Breaks Premier League Record with Fifth Night Win

Teenager Luke Littler made Premier League Darts history by defeating Michael van Gerwen 6-4 in Birmingham, becoming the first player to win five nightly events in a single season. Littler, the reigning world champion at just 18, extended his lead atop the standings with this record-breaking victory, surpassing the previous maximum of four wins in one season. His performance included a high average of over 102 and breaking his own record for the most 180s in a Premier League season, reaching 129 with four nights still remaining. Littler's win also secured his spot in the upcoming play-offs at London's O2 Arena, and he expressed confidence about maintaining his position at number one. Despite a challenging start to the night that required last-leg shootouts, he improved as the competition progressed and demonstrated impressive consistency. This latest success continues to underline Littler's growing impact and dominance in the sport.