Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Peter Wright is getting better. There was a lot to like about his performance with Michael van Gerwen last week.

He needs some points desperately but performances are getting better and he's got to take confidence from it.

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The crowd are back in full voice to welcome Luke Littler to the stage.

There are then a few boos before Peter Wright is announced but he soon gets them back on side, doing his now traditional jig across the stage.

His black and white outfit probably doesn't hurt in terms of appeasing the locals...

Luke Littler speaking to Sky Sports about his start to the Premier League: "It hasn't gone too bad, I'm sitting in third place. I just wanted to come to every venue and guarantee myself two points. It didn't quite happen last week because I missed double and couldn't get the break of throw.

"I'm looking forward to tonight. I've had another three days practice in Leicester so I should be alright.

"Everyone is a challenge, that's why we're in the Premier League. I've been watching Peter Wright for years and he changes this and he changes that. He's been throwing well and so have I so if we can both keep it up it should be a good game."

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Luke Littler says the comparisons with Phil Taylor are "crazy", and that he does not see the darts legend's records being broken.

Littler, 17, made headlines with his astonishing run to the final of the PDC World Darts Championship in January.

His performances led ex-world champion and current world number three Michael Smith to say that he could surpass the 16-time world champion's achievements.

"I'm still gobsmacked that I'm here," Littler said.

In addition to his 16 world titles - which included eight in a row - the now-retired Taylor, 63, won a record 85 major tournaments.

"I don't think anyone's beating that record. It's just crazy, crazy to think of me being bigger than Phil," Littler added.

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It has been a tough few months for Peter Wright and it won't get any easier tonight as he faces Luke Littler in the quarter-finals.

The Scot has yet to win in the Premier League in 2024 and after an improved showing in Berlin a couple of weeks back, he never got going last time out as he lost 6-2 to Michael van Gerwen.

It was also a frustrating night for Littler in Glasgow.

He lost 6-5 to Gerwyn Price in the quarters and was visibly frustrated with himself after needlessly attempting to go double-double to win the deciding leg.

The 17-year-old made the final the week before and so far in the Premier League, his only losses have come after a final-leg shootout.

A really high-quality match but Rob Cross comes out on top.

Despite a slow start, Luke Humphries still finishes with an average of 102.47.

He hit five of his six doubles as well and yet - somehow - he has lost.

That is because Rob Cross was on it as well, averaging 98.51 and holding his nerve on throw to hit 60% of his 10 darts at double.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

That is a brilliant result for Rob Cross.

Luke Humphries started slow but then he got all the gears and started to run through them and looked like the likely winner.

A treble-less visit from Rob Cross gives Luke Humphries half a chance but he can't take out 121.

Cross is left with 79 for the match, leaves himself just one dart at tops... but that's all he needs.

The world champion is beaten and Cross goes through to face Nathan Aspinall in the semis.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

It's not even about you getting two points, it is about your opponent getting none.

It's been a cracking match.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

These are the legs that can decide if you reach the semi-finals or not. These 11 legs are so important.

A bounce out for Luke Humphries gives Rob Cross a chance and he is first to a checkout.

With 121 needed, he is just the wrong side of bullseye, but Humphries can't take advantage.

Cross has another chance and hits double four to force a decider.

Rob Cross keeps the match going after Luke Humphries fails to get a dart at double after leaving himself a 120 checkout.

Cross hits double 10 and Humphries will throw for the match.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

You know you're in trouble when you hit 162 and it's not enough.

Darts has changed over the decades, let me tell you. They've never been as talented and as good.

Still no 180s in the match but countless 140s.

Luke Humphries gets the latest and despite Rob Cross putting the pressure on with a 162, he secures the leg.

He finally misses a double, off target on double 12 but nails double six with his next dart.

One leg from the semi-final is the world champ.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Rob Cross has shown some bottle there. He'd lost the past four legs and was behind in that leg.

Luke Humphries is first to a finish yet again.

He can't get the 140 but lays up for double 10 but he never gets a shot at it.

Rob Cross takes out 96 in two darts for a vital hold.

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Luke Humphries has the time to tee up with Rob Cross so far back.

He hits double 16 to stay perfect on the doubles. Four from four and a two-leg lead.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Luke Humphries temperament is a lot better now. There used to be a lot of head shaking. It's impossible to smile all the time but his temperament is better.

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From 2-0 down, Luke Humphries is 3-2 up!

He's perfect on the doubles as hits double eight to take out 70.

Some turnaround from the world champion. But still work to do.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

Luke Humphries is now bossing the game.