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A big thank you to everyone who has followed along throughout the evening's action in Cardiff.

Luke Littler was victorious tonight and did so in style, hitting a nine-darter in the final against Michael van Gerwen.

We will see you in a week's time as the Premier League heads to Newcastle.

Final

Michael van Gerwen 4-6 Luke Littler

Semi-finals

Chris Dobey 1-6 Michael van Gerwen

Luke Littler 6-2 Rob Cross

Quarter-finals

Chris Dobey 6-2 Stephen Bunting

Luke Humphries 4-6 Michael van Gerwen

Luke Littler 6-3 Nathan Aspinall

Gerwyn Price 5-6 Rob Cross

Michael van Gerwen averaged 101.41 in that final defeat to Luke Littler, but the scoring was nowhere near that of The Nuke.

The 18-year-old averaged 112.5 and hit 10 180s in the match, as well as landing six of his 14 attempts at a double.

Van Gerwen hardly played badly, but Littler proved why he is the current world champion in that performance.

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As Troy mentions, here is that updates Premier League table.

Another night win for Luke Littler puts him six points clear at the top of the table.

Michael van Gerwen moves up to third after his first final, while Chris Dobey picked up his first points in six weeks.

Troy Luen
BBC Sport Wales at Utilita Arena, Cardiff

Luke Littler up to three wins and extends his lead at the top of the table. He was at his electric best in the final, and that form could see him top the table for the second straight year.

Michael van Gerwen finally sustained a high level throughout a whole night, but just couldn’t keep up with Littler’s brilliance.

The Cardiff crowd may have been disappointed at Gerwyn Price’s defeat, but they’ve seen some special darts this evening.

Luke Littler speaking to Sky Sports after winning the final in Cardiff: "I've been playing very well. I've not picked up my darts since last Thursday, I've had a complete week off. Six points clear now, I'm comfortable."

On taking a week off: "All us players, we've got to have rests. That's why I pulled out the Euro Tour to have a rest. I will enjoy another week off."

On his nine-darter: "I had no idea. I just had to wait for Huw to call it. Is it? Is it? Yeah."

On his current position in the Premier League table: "I just want to get to the O2 as quick as possible. 21 points. Last year was 23 for top four. Last year I didn't want number one, this year I want to try and stay."

On his 180s tonight: "Tonight I was really happy with myself, especially at the doubles. I think I was pretty good. THere's plenty more to come and there's nine weeks left."

On turning the crowd around: "That's what happens when you win. We get booed as players, but when you hit 180s and [a nine-darter]. Hopefully another one win next week."

John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

Luke Littler just showed his class and what he is about.

Throwing for the match, Luke Littler lands yet another 180 to start off a leg.

Two visits later, he finds another to leave 41 after nine darts.

One, double 20. An 11-darter for a 6-4 match win and another night title.

Luke Littler has put on a catalogue of outstandingly incredible displays in the last 15 months. That one is right up there with the very best.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

It has been a frightening display from Luke Littler.

In recent times, hitting a nine-darter has led to more players losing than winning matches.

Luke Littler starts the leg with another 180, but it goes no further than that.

The Nuke sets up a 121 finish, but a 140 from Michael van Gerwen puts the pressure on.

Littler misses his dart at bull before Van Gerwen misses at double 16 to take the lead.

Littler pins double 10 for a 5-4 lead.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Michael van Gerwen just won't lie down.

Troy Luen
BBC Sport Wales at Utilita Arena, Cardiff

Incredible from both players, the level is so high. When these two are at the top of their game, darts is an art form.

Despite that, Michael van Gerwen is keeping the pressure on Luke Littler.

After nine darts, he has 82 left for a break of throw but cannot land the double 20 out.

Van Gerwen comes back to see off double 10 for 4-4 and another break in this final.

John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

Is Michael van Gerwen just running out of steam? He looks a little tired.

"Don't take me home, please don't take me home," chant the Cardiff crowd. You cannot blame them one bit.

This final, so far, has been an all-time classic.

Both men are left on 164 finishes in leg seven, but fail to land it.

Littler still has 89 left and takes the lot out on bull for a break of throw.

The standard of these two players is just ridiculous.

Van Gerwen, who started leg six with a 180, levels the match at double eight.

Troy Luen
BBC Sport Wales at Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Of course Luke Littler hits it!

We’ve had a few players threaten the perfect leg tonight, even in this match, but Littler attacks the trebles relentlessly before his D15 wobbles a little but hangs in to complete the nine-darter.

And before I’d even finished typing this, he just missed the bull for a 170. Imperious.

Luke Littler comes back after a perfect leg with almost a perfect finish.

The teenager is left on 170 for a break of throw. The two treble 20s land, but dart three finds the 25 bed.

Van Gerwen battles back to win the leg on bull.

What a match!

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Littler fires in a 180. So does Michael Van Gerwen!

Littler lands another one! Van Gerwen can't keep up.

The teenager is on a nine.

Treble 20, treble 17, double 15. Littler has done it!

The teenager double checks before wildly celebrating!

Superb from The Nuke!

The treble 20 must be getting a bit fed up of Luke Littler.

The Nuke puts six darts there in a row to leave 41 after nine darts.

Littler needs two darts at double 20, but does pin the second attempt for a 12-dart break.