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Premier League play-offs preview: Can MVG make it number 8?
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Premier League play-offs preview: Can MVG make it number 8?

Well, it's that time of year again, when four of the world's best arrow-smiths take to London's O2 Arena to find out who will be crowned the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts champion. Over the last 16 weeks, Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen have been the standout performers with four nightly wins each. Meanwhile, Michael Smith sneaked his way into the final play off spot last week in his crucial decider against Nathan Aspinall. However, as history tells us, form goes out the window when it comes to the O2...

Premier League night 15 review: Humphries triumphs in his honorary home city, Van Gerwen makes playoffs
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Premier League night 15 review: Humphries triumphs in his honorary home city, Van Gerwen makes playoffs

Luke Humphries was brought up in Berkshire and now lives in Oxfordshire, however last night proved that the World Champ is an adopted Leodensian. Throughout this year's Premier League, 'Cool Hand Luke' hasn't always had the crowd on his side, but after he entered the stage to a very popular Leeds United song, it was clear he had the full First Direct Arena on his side. Perhaps it was them who inspired Humphries to victory as he defeated Rob Cross, Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen on his way to his fourth nightly win.

Players Championship events 7 and 8: Littler goes for an early bath twice
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Players Championship events 7 and 8: Littler goes for an early bath twice

'The Nuke' uncharacteristically didn't cover himself in glory at either event in Leicester, losing to both Ross Smith and Kevin Doets in early rounds. With darts' golden boy out, it was a chance for some other players to shine. In a tournament that was nine-darters galore, it was 'Hollywood' Chris Dobey who reigned supreme on Monday. Danny Noppert then made it eight different winners from eight events in this year's Players Championship, maintaining his record of never being beaten in a Pro Tour final.

PREMIER LEAGUE NIGHT 9 REVIEW: WILL LUKE LITTLER REACH THE TOP FOUR FOR FINALS NIGHT?
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PREMIER LEAGUE NIGHT 9 REVIEW: WILL LUKE LITTLER REACH THE TOP FOUR FOR FINALS NIGHT?

After a rollercoaster night of darts at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Luke Littler has found himself in a precarious situation in the BetMGM Premier League table, with his chances of reaching the top four and qualifying for 'Finals Night' looking too close to call right now. Will the 17-year-old sensation manage to continue his landmark debut professional year and qualify for the playoffs on his Premier League debut? Or will the more experienced names edge out the Warrington wunderkind out this season?