Littler, a Manchester United supporter, became well-known after making it to the PDC World Championship final at the age of sixteen and losing to Luke Humphries. After that, he received an invitation to join his United heroes at Old Trafford. On Thursday, when he was defeated by Michael van Gerwen in the Premier League semifinal, Newcastle players were present.
This Saturday, Newcastle and Arsenal will play a crucial match. In an attempt to put an end to what seems like an endless wait for hardware, they will then take on Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup fifth round.
In the final, Dutchman Van Gerwen opened up a 9-5 lead and hit a nine-darter for the second year in a row.
However, Humphries defeated the seven-time winner in six consecutive legs to record his third significant victory in as many months.
The 28-year-old Englishman declared, “I would never have dreamed of winning one, let alone three.”
“To beat Michael in the final means the most to me.”
Van Gerwen defeated Ross Smith 6-1 on Saturday, setting a new record for the highest three-dart average in the competition at 118.52.
And after dominating his opponent in the fifth match with a masterful nine-darter, he appeared headed for an eighth title in Minehead.
Humphries, who six weeks after winning his Grand Slam of Darts seven days prior,big first place finish at the World Grand Prix – appeared downcast.
However, he responded with a run that included a 142 checkout, and after Van Gerwen missed eight darts to force a deciding, he won on double one.
