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Tensions are mounting between darts stars Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler ahead of their Premier League opening-night clash in Belfast tomorrow, with Van Gerwen criticising the world champion for his late arrival at a media event.

Littler had overslept during a morning nap and kept Van Gerwen and the six other competitors waiting at the media launch of the new campaign, which kicks off at the SSE Arena on T

Stephen Bunting made a damning clam about Luke Littler following on from Michael van Gerwen's remarks about him. Prior to this year's eagerly anticipated Premier League getting underway at the SSE Arena in Belfast, the eight stars who will grace the oche took part in a special promotional photoshoot.

Littler destroyed the Dutchman in the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last month to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time.

The reigning Premier League Darts champ was 45 minutes late for a media call and Van Gerwen was less than impressed

Michael van Gerwen has hit out at Luke Littler after the teenager turned up late to his media duties ahead of the opening night of the Premier League in Belfast

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Michael van Gerwen has launched a scathing attack on teenage darts sensation Luke Littler after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late to a Premier League media launch in Belfast. The three-time world champion expressed his frustration as he and other competitors were left waiting for the delayed teenager to arrive at the event.