Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 5-4 Bunting
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports
Image source, PA MediaIt looks and feels like Luke Littler is in the flow now.
Summary
Luke Littler creates history by winning record fifth night win in Premier League season
Result: Luke Littler 6-4 Michael van Gerwen in final
Semi-final results: Littler 6-5 Aspinall, Price 3-6 Van Gerwen
Quarter-final results: Littler 6-5 Bunting, Aspinall 6-3 Dobey, Humphries 5-6 Price, Cross 4-6 Van Gerwen
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Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 1 May
Image source, PA MediaLittler leads for the first timepublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 5-4 Bunting
Suddenly, Luke Littler is just a leg away from victory.
He gets down to double 17, takes his time to decide whether or not to go for it with Stephen Bunting not on a finish.
In the end, he goes for it... and gets it!
Littler levelspublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 4-4 Bunting
Luke Littler breaks back with an 11-darter!
Superb from the teenager and he has the darts now with the game all square.
Littler left 46 after nine darts, Stephen Bunting put the pressure on as he got down to 67 but The Nuke was not to be denied.
Tops to make it all square.
Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 3-4 Bunting
Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesLuke Littler is giving himself an opportunity but he has to find a break of throw. That has been nigh-on impossible so far because Stephen Bunting has been so strong on his own throw.
Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 3-4 Bunting
Luke Littler is using new darts tonight and it is showing at times with the teenager spraying them somewhat.
It doesn't matter in this leg with Stephen Bunting well off it in this leg.
An 86 out completes the hold for Littler. Much better and finished on that trusty double 10.
Postpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 2-4 Bunting
Frustration for Luke Littler as he has two bounce outs in the leg.
He still gets a dart at the bull to break back but misses by a distance.
Stephen Bunting comes back to hit double 10 and maintain his advantage.
Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 2-3 Bunting
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky SportsI like Stephen Bunting's demeanour here. He doesn't like someone hopeful of getting chances, he looks like someone that will take chances.
Postpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 2-3 Bunting
That's more like it from Luke Littler.
After another fairly lacklustre leg from both players, the world champion hits double 10 to complete a 100 checkout.
Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 1-3 Bunting
Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky SportsThis is arguably the worst we've seen Luke Littler play in the Premier League so far this season.
Bunting takes out 110published at 19:32 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 1-3 Bunting
This time Stephen Bunting gets the big finish!
After missing double 16 for a 110 to break in the last leg, he hits it for the same checkout this time.
That restores his two-leg lead.
Luke Littler just has not got going in this match.
Postpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 1-2 Bunting
Luke Littler is on the board - but only just.
The Nuke hit a 180 to get himself in front in the leg but a couple of poor visits give Stephen Bunting a chance.
Bunting misses double 16 for a 110 out - right on the wire - and Littler comes back to hit tops.
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I'm going with Luke Humphries tonight. He is definitely due a win! I've enjoyed seeing the different winners over the past few weeks, but time for the Luke's to dominate again I feel.
Chris
Postpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 0-2 Bunting
Luke Littler gets his first 180 to start the leg but can't kick on and Stephen Bunting goes on to hold.
Both players got down to the big fish - a 170 checkout - neither got it, but Bunting hits double four to take the leg.
'Players dealing with Littler fear factor better'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 0-1 Bunting
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky SportsThere was a Luke Littler fear factor in the first few weeks and he was producing on such a regular basis and players weren't used to that. He is still dominant in matches but not as dominant.
Most players, and definitely in the Premier League, have no problem with playing Littler now.
Bunting breaks earlypublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler 0-1 Bunting
Big cheers from the crowd in Birmingham as Stephen Bunting hits the first 180 of the night.
With Luke Littler taking his time to get started, Bunting is first down to a finish - and against the darts.
Calmly finished off by The Bullet, double 16 to secure the early break.
'You can still drip feed points'published at 19:23 British Summer Time 1 May
Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky SportsIt isn't too late to start dripping the points, two, two, three, three and you might still make the play-offs. It is marvellous really.
Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler v Bunting
Right, we're ready to go.
Let's. Play. Darts.
'I want to get that winning mentality back'published at 19:21 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler v Bunting
Luke Littler talking to Sky Sports: "I respond to most things but I just want to pick up another two points for myself and get that winning mentality back.
"It is good to get that first spot because it is important to get that first semi-final at the O2 so you get that break before the final."
'I am confused by Littler's form and performances'published at 19:20 British Summer Time 1 May
Luke Littler v Stephen Bunting
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky SportsI am a bit confused by Luke Littler's form in recent weeks. When he got to four night wins I was probably guilty of just thinking he would keep on winning and I thought it was certain he would get a fifth win. It's not as certain now.
He showed a bit of fragility last week and maybe he's taken his eyes off the prize slightly. Is he as focused? Who knows, but he'll be determined to put it right.
'Nothing to lose'published at 19:19 British Summer Time 1 May
Littler v Bunting
Stephen Bunting talking to Sky Sports: "When you are playing Luke [Littler] you know you've got nothing to lose so I'm looking forward to the game.
"Don't write me off just yet. I'm still playing some really good darts and I want to show people what I can do. I don't want this to be my last Premier League."