Luke Littler Clashes with Berlin Crowd During Premier League Darts Defeat
Luke Littler found himself at odds with the Berlin crowd during a tough Premier League Darts night, as he suffered a decisive 6-2 loss to Chris Dobey. The world champion, aiming for a third consecutive nightly win, was unable to find his rhythm, giving Dobey the opportunity to capitalize and advance to the semi-finals.
A Tough Night for Littler
From the start, it was clear that Littler wasn’t at his best. A surprising low score of just 26 in the third leg set the tone for the evening, prompting ironic cheers from the German crowd. Littler responded with a defiant gesture, which only fueled the crowd’s reaction further.
Struggles continued for the 17-year-old, missing 11 darts at a double within the first four legs. Dobey, sensing an opportunity, surged ahead to a 5-1 lead before sealing the win two legs later. It marked only the third time this season that Littler had been eliminated in his opening match.
Littler on Taylor’s Legacy
Despite the difficult night, Littler made headlines earlier in the week by suggesting that darts legend Phil Taylor would have struggled in today’s ultra-competitive era. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he stated:
“There’s a record there to be broken, but it’s going to take some doing. The competition is much stronger now. Phil would have struggled.”
However, Littler also acknowledged Taylor’s influence on his career:
“Phil Taylor was my idol. If I stay in darts long enough, maybe I could break his record. He was 52 when he won his 16th world title. If I want to, then I will.”
What’s Next?
Littler will look to bounce back next week as the Premier League heads to Manchester. With the race for the play-offs heating up, he’ll need a strong performance to stay in contention.
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