Littler Takes Brighton, Tightens grip on premier League Darts Chase
Luke Littler stormed to victory in Brighton, claiming his second weekly title of the Premier League Darts season and closing the gap on points leader Luke Humphries. The night was also marked by a pair of nine-dart finishes, adding to the excitement of the competition.
Littler’s Dominance Sees Him Conquer Brighton
Littler’s notable performance included a decisive 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall in the final, fueled by an average exceeding 100 points per turn. This win earned him five crucial points, solidifying his second-place position in the overall standings.
Road to the Final: Key Quarterfinal and semifinal Matchups
The quarterfinals in Brighton set the stage for a thrilling evening. Michael van Gerwen defeated Gerwyn Price 6-3, while Littler edged out Chris Dobey with a narrow 6-5 victory. Rob Cross delivered an upset, eliminating Luke Humphries 6-5, despite Humphries achieving a nine-dart finish. Nathan Aspinall completed the semifinal lineup with a convincing 6-2 win over Stephen Bunting.
In the semifinals, Littler showcased his scoring prowess against Van Gerwen, securing a dominant win with a 106.11 average. Aspinall joined him in the final after a hard-fought 6-5 victory against Cross, a match that saw Cross also deliver a nine-dart finish.
Premier League Darts Standings: A Closer Look
Luke Humphries leads the standings with 15 points and two weekly titles, closely followed by Luke Littler with 13 points and two weekly titles. Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall are tied for third with 8 points each. Gerwyn Price sits in fifth place with 7 points, while rob Cross is sixth with 6 points. Chris Dobey (3 points) and Stephen Bunting (0 points) round out the table.
Premier League Darts standings
| Name | Weekly titles | Matches won | Legdifference | Points |
| Luke Humphries | 2 | 9 | +15 | 15 |
| Luke Littler | 2 | 8 | +16 | 13 |
| Michael van Gerwen | 0 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| Nathan Aspinall | 1 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| gerwyn Price | 0 | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| Rob Cross | 0 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| Chris Dobey | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Stephen Bunting | 0 | 0 | -16 | 0 |
**Given that teh article mentions two nine-dart finishes, who achieved them and in which matchups?**
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Littler Takes Brighton, Tightens grip on premier League Darts Chase
luke Littler stormed to victory in Brighton, claiming his second weekly title of the Premier League Darts season and closing the gap on points leader Luke Humphries. The night was also marked by a pair of nine-dart finishes, adding to the excitement of the competition.
Littler’s Dominance Sees Him Conquer Brighton
Littler’s notable performance included a decisive 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall in the final, fueled by an average exceeding 100 points per turn. This win earned him five crucial points, solidifying his second-place position in the overall standings.
Road to the Final: Key Quarterfinal and semifinal Matchups
The quarterfinals in Brighton set the stage for a thrilling evening. Michael van Gerwen defeated Gerwyn Price 6-3, while Littler edged out Chris Dobey with a narrow 6-5 victory. Rob Cross delivered an upset, eliminating Luke Humphries 6-5, despite Humphries achieving a nine-dart finish. Nathan Aspinall completed the semifinal lineup with a convincing 6-2 win over Stephen Bunting.
In the semifinals, Littler showcased his scoring prowess against Van Gerwen, securing a dominant win with a 106.11 average. Aspinall joined him in the final after a hard-fought 6-5 victory against Cross, a match that saw Cross also deliver a nine-dart finish.
Premier League Darts Standings: A Closer Look
Luke Humphries leads the standings with 15 points and two weekly titles, closely followed by Luke Littler with 13 points and two weekly titles. Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall are tied for third with 8 points each. Gerwyn Price sits in fifth place with 7 points, while rob Cross is sixth with 6 points. Chris Dobey (3 points) and Stephen Bunting (0 points) round out the table.
Premier League Darts standings
| Name | Weekly titles | Matches won | Legdifference | Points |
| Luke Humphries | 2 | 9 | +15 | 15 |
| Luke Littler | 2 | 8 | +16 | 13 |
| Michael van Gerwen | 0 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| Nathan Aspinall | 1 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| gerwyn Price | 0 | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| Rob Cross | 0 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| Chris Dobey | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Stephen Bunting | 0 | 0 | -16 | 0 |
