Luke Littler hits back at crowd in ‘uncharacteristic’ Premier League defeat – ‘He doesn’t care’

Luke Littler Responds to Jeers in Berlin After Premier League Defeat

Luke Littler was knocked out of Night Nine of the Premier League after a tough loss to Chris Dobey in Berlin. The young darts star, who was looking to secure back-to-back victories following his Newcastle triumph, fell 6-2 to Dobey in a surprising upset.

Littler Engages With the Crowd Amid Defeat

As Littler struggled to land his doubles, the Berlin crowd made their presence felt, jeering with every missed shot. After hitting just 26 on one return, the noise level surged, prompting Littler to put his fingers to his ears in response.

Dobey capitalized on Littler’s struggles, storming to a 5-1 lead as the teenager missed 11 darts at a double. Littler managed to pull one leg back, making it 5-2, but Dobey sealed the win with a composed final throw.

Sky Sports Analysts Weigh In

Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle noted Littler’s reaction to the crowd, saying:

“A couple of weeks ago, he hit an 11 but somehow managed to just laugh it off—he doesn’t care.”

However, fellow pundit Mark Webster was more critical:

“He was poor on the double—16 per cent—you can’t legislate for that. It was an uncharacteristic performance from Luke. He looked disappointed at the end—he just left himself with too much work to do.”

Littler Still in Strong Position for Playoffs

Despite the defeat, Littler remains atop the Premier League table and is well on track to qualify for the playoffs. The reigning Premier League champion and world champion has been the tournament favorite since his stunning win over Michael van Gerwen in January.