Luke Littler Claims Liverpool Premier League Darts Victory

Luke Littler won the nightly Premier League darts event in Liverpool on Thursday, boosting his confidence after a tough period following a confrontation with Gian van Veen. The 19-year-old confirmed no attempts have been made to clear the air between them. 'We've not spoken but I'm not the type of person to go up and talk to him or something like that,' Littler said.

The tension stems from a Premier League decider in Manchester three weeks ago, where Littler and van Veen clashed in a match that went to the final leg. Littler celebrated after van Veen failed to hit a match-winning dart, but then missed his own chance to clinch victory. Van Veen secured the win, followed by an icy handshake between the two.

Since the Manchester encounter, Littler and van Veen have avoided each other entirely, including warming up in different practice areas backstage at Premier League events. They have not been drawn against each other in the three Premier League nights held since the dispute. GB News reported that the pair have maintained complete silence for three weeks.

Littler suggested van Veen might be waiting for him to make the first move in communication. 'People talk to me first, I'm not the type of person to be chatting away,' he said. He added, 'We can settle it on the dartboard.

' He revealed he went on holiday immediately after the clash. In the current Premier League standings as of April 24, 2026, Littler occupies a position within the playoff places. Van Veen is in fifth spot.

Littler acknowledged the post-Manchester period had been challenging. 'It's been a tough couple of weeks but I've just had to get on with it and play my darts,' he said. ' The rivalry includes a prior meeting where Littler defeated van Veen in the World Darts Championship final in January 2026.

An intriguing rivalry is developing between these two emerging talents in the sport, according to GB News. While van Veen won in Manchester, Littler's recent Liverpool triumph highlights his strong form.