WHAT A FINISH TO WIN IT!! That's breathtaking from Michael van Gerwen as he hits a 90 finish with two double-18s to beat Luke Littler 6-5! It's a third consecutive final for Michael van Gerwen! 📺 bit.ly/PLD24Live #PLDarts
Michael van Gerwen comes through thriller in semi final against Luke Littler, will face Nathan Aspinall in Newcastle final
PDCThursday, 22 February 2024 at 22:59
Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler in a last-leg decider to reach his third consecutive Premier League Night final, where he will take on a resurgent Nathan Aspinall.
These two superstars of the sport have faced each other three times this year already - all in finals - with van Gerwen leading the head to head 2-1. After Littler opened up proceedings on double eight, Van Gerwen levelled things up with a classy 127 on the bull. Both players struggled on the doubles in the fifth leg with the scores level, but it was the Dutchman who was able to hold his nerve and break throw in a crucial leg.
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'The Green Machine' then followed that up with a brilliant 12-dart hold. Littler appeared to have tweaked his throw at the start of the night, but resorted to his trusty technique as the match began to peel away from him. Van Gerwen continued to look in cruise control and on course for a third consecutive night final. but the match turned on its head when the seven-time Premier League champion missed three clear match darts at tops. Littler forced a final leg, but 'Mighty Mike' showed his class by taking out 90 with two double 18s.
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- When Littler has at least five ranking Majors he’s in the discussion, until then, forget it.Mysstree14-11-2024
- This is the difference between other players and Phil Taylor. Phil would be completely motivated even before his walk on and didn't need anything else to do so.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024
- Still impressive though. Also literally everyone cares about averages that's what makes darts fascinating.medinabello14-11-2024
- BS he won a Euro Tour during this down period something that not many players can say. Dobey, Noppy, DvD, Ross Smith to name just a few.medinabello14-11-2024
- Maybe the supposed top players are burnt out from the endless travelling and tournaments, I just don't think they have the dedication or outright desire to win. I think they are more interested in the money and being popular, just keeping their rankings steady. The only thing that mattered to Phil Taylor was winning, not winning a few games to top up the money pot and seeking the fans attention. Maybe there is too many tournaments now and the enthusiasm is gone. This year especially has seen so many different winners and unexpected draws and line ups.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024