Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler. (Image: Getty)
So we’ve reached the day of reckoning. and will meet in the PDC final at Ally Pally tonight after both produced dominant displays in their semi-final matches.
Van Gerwen overcame Chris Dobey 6-1 before the teenager beat Stephen Bunting by the same scorline. It means a second successive final for ‘The Nuke’, while his Dutch rival will be gunning for his fourth world crown – and first since 2019.
The build-up has already been tasty, with Van Gerwen regularly courting controversy during the tournament by criticising fellow players and frequently swearing during interviews. Littler has also raised eyebrows with his antics during matches but regardless, fans are gearing up for a classic tonight.
Express Sport bring you all the latest news as we buld-up to the final below…
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Littler criticised for Bunting behaviour
Sky Sports Darts commentator Mark Webster thinks Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting were too friendly with each other in their semi-final.
During the clash, Webster’s fellow pundit Dan Dawson said: “It’s a very friendly game of darts. There’s fist bumps and thumbs up and all sorts going on. But there is some brutality as well.”
Webster added: “They’re fist-bumping a bit too much. It’s the semi-final of the World Championship! There’s a lot of respect up there. Maybe I’m just being a bit harsh.”
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Luke Littler sends warning to Michael van Gerwen
Luke Littler has warned Michael van Gerwen he has learned from his World Championship final defeat against Luke Humphries last year.
“I’ve gained loads of experience,” he said. “Obviously Michael has been in numerous finals and this is my second.
“I know where I went wrong last year and I’m sure I’ll fix it. I felt very confident tonight. The best I felt was against Nathan in the quarter-finals but I’m just glad I’m playing with confidence.”
ud83dudde3ufe0f “It would mean everything to lift this title!”Luke Littler reflects on a sensational semi-final victory over Stephen Bunting, as he looks ahead to a blockbuster final against Michael van Gerwen tomorrow night…
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Good morning!
So here we are. Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen, ‘The Nuke’ vs ‘MVG’, the teenage sensation vs the three-time champion.
It’s going to be quite the occasion at Ally Pally, and we’ll have all the news, build-up, and final coverage here.
Sit tight and enjoy…