Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler 8-6 to win Dutch Masters on home soil
Van Gerwen avenges defeat to 17-year-old at last week's Bahrain Masters
Both players return to action when Premier League Darts begins on Thursday
Semi-final results: Van Gerwen 7-4 Van Veen, Littler 7-4 Price
Quarter-final results: Littler 6-5 Humphries, Price 6-3 Doets, Van Gerwen 6-5 Van Barneveld, Van Veen 6-3 Noppert
Littler 3-4 Van Gerwen
As it stands, the home fans are going to go leave happy in Den Bosch.
The Dutchman leads but there is still a long way to go in this.
Remember, it's best of 15 legs so first to eight. MVG is only halfway there.
Littler 3-4 Van Gerwen
Image source, Kelly Deckers/PDCA rare comfortable leg for Michael van Gerwen.
With Luke Littler lagging behind, MVG knows he has multiple darts at a double.
He only needs one, though. Into the bed of double 12 for a 4-3 lead at the mid-game interval.
Littler 3-3 Van Gerwen
Dan Dawson
Darts commentator on ITV
There's just that business like stroll from Littler to the back of the stage.
Littler 3-3 Van Gerwen
Superb from Luke Littler, he's not fazed at all by how well Michael van Gerwen is playing.
Left with a 104 checkout, he takes it out as if it is the simplest thing in the world.
All square.
Littler 2-3 Van Gerwen
The quality is fantastic from both players again!
Michael van Gerwen has the edge throughout the leg but Luke Littler keeps the pressure on with a trio of treble 18s to leave 20.
MVG holds his nerve, though, to take out 78.
Littler 2-2 Van Gerwen
Dan Dawson
Darts commentator on ITV
Luke Littler hasn't been at his best since Bahrain. He's been good but not mind boggling good.
Littler 2-2 Van Gerwen
Chris Mason
Former World Championship quarter-finalist on ITV
Michael van Gerwen is still spectacular when he's absolutely on it.
Littler 2-2 Van Gerwen
Image source, Kelly Deckers/PDCBrilliant from both players as they go back and forth with 140s and 180s.
It is Michael van Gerwen who comes out on top, though, and we're back on throw.
This final is really heating up.
Littler 2-1 Van Gerwen
Image source, Kelly Deckers/PDCIt's an early break for Luke Littler!
Michael van Gerwen was fantastic in the first leg but has been off it since and Littler has taken full advantage.
He hits double 10 at the second attempt to move into the lead.
Littler 1-1 Van Gerwen
Chris Mason
Former World Championship quarter-finalist on ITV
Incredible atmosphere here. It's perfect venue for this, there's not a bad seat in the house.
Littler 1-1 Van Gerwen
Dominant leg for Luke Littler to draw level.
With Michael van Gerwen well behind, he is able to turn down a bullseye and tee himself up for his next visit.
He hits double top to make it 1-1.
Littler 0-1 Van Gerwen
They are on it to start this final!
Michael van Gerwen has a 142 checkout and hits a pair treble 19s to set up a double 14.
He misses but comes back and mops up on his next visit to take the lead.
A huge roar follows - he's up for this!
Littler 0-0 Van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen to throw first.
140s for both players to start.
Littler v Van Gerwen
Boos for Luke Littler initially but they quieten down as he approaches the stage.
The crowd are clearly behind MVG, though. Not that Littler will be too bothered.
Littler v Van Gerwen
Seven Nation Army is blaring out again in Den Bosch which can mean only one thing, Michael van Gerwen is on his way to the stage.
He'll have the backing of the entire home crowd.
The loud chanting of 'Oh, Michael van Gerwen!' certainly gives me that impression.
Littler v Van Gerwen
Not long until the final gets under way and, with the Premier League starting on Thursday, this is a chance for both players to lay down a marker.
(You can join us again for the opening night of the Premier League in Cardiff, by the way.)
Littler v Van Gerwen
It's a repeat of the Bahrain Masters final from last week. Will it be repeat or revenge?
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I've been watching Darts since watching Steve Beaton win the 96 BDO World Final and I don't think I've been as excited or impressed by a player than Luke Littler. Every match feels like an event.
Matt, West London
Van Gerwen 7-4 Van Veen
Victory for MVG but he'll know he needs to finish far better if he is to beat Luke Littler.
He was at just 28% on his doubles, making seven of 25.
That said, the Dutchman was more clinical in the last couple of legs and averaged 96.88 so he will still take some beating.
Van Gerwen 7-4 Van Veen
Dan Dawson
Darts commentator on ITV
Mighty Mike promised last week that he would get Littler. He has his chance now. Can he complete the job?