Gary Anderson began his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix title in style but Premier League stars Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price exited.
Luke Littler confirmed he will play at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt in June, despite having withdrawn from this weekend's European Darts Grand Prix in Germany.
Referee Huw Ware was not best pleased with the crowd during Friday's PDC European Tour match between Martin Schindler and Callan Rydz.
Luke Littler captured a record fifth Premier league nightly win of the season in Birmingham as he defeated Michael van Gerwen to make more history.
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Luke Littler has officially withdrawn from the weekend's European Darts Grand Prix in Germany, but will play at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt in June.
Highlights of Luke Littler’s win over Michael van Gerwen to claim a record fifth night win in the Premier League.
| # | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Humphries | £1,893,750 |
| 2 | Luke Littler | £1,300,500 |
| 3 | Michael van Gerwen | £772,750 |
| 4 | Stephen Bunting | £577,750 |
| 5 | Rob Cross | £558,750 |
| 6 | Jonny Clayton | £539,250 |
| 7 | Damon Heta | £518,000 |
| 8 | Nathan Aspinall | £514,000 |
| 9 | Chris Dobey | £513,250 |
| 10 | James Wade | £498,000 |
| 11 | Gerwyn Price | £485,000 |
| 12 | Dave Chisnall | £482,750 |
| 13 | Peter Wright | £463,750 |
| 14 | Josh Rock | £460,500 |
| 15 | Gary Anderson | £444,000 |
| 16 | Danny Noppert | £435,250 |
| 17 | Ross Smith | £431,500 |
| 18 | Martin Schindler | £415,250 |
| 19 | Ryan Searle | £410,000 |
| 20 | Michael Smith | £390,750 |
| 21 | Dimitri Van den Bergh | £389,250 |
| 22 | Mike De Decker | £387,750 |
| 23 | Gian van Veen | £370,250 |
| 24 | Joe Cullen | £368,000 |
| 25 | Daryl Gurney | £330,500 |
| # | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Humphries | £1,893,750 |
| 2 | Luke Littler | £1,300,500 |
| 3 | Michael van Gerwen | £772,750 |
| 4 | Stephen Bunting | £577,750 |
| 5 | Rob Cross | £558,750 |
| 6 | Jonny Clayton | £539,250 |
| 7 | Damon Heta | £518,000 |
| 8 | Nathan Aspinall | £514,000 |
| 9 | Chris Dobey | £513,250 |
| 10 | James Wade | £498,000 |
| 11 | Gerwyn Price | £485,000 |
| 12 | Dave Chisnall | £482,750 |
| 13 | Peter Wright | £463,750 |
| 14 | Josh Rock | £460,500 |
| 15 | Gary Anderson | £444,000 |
| 16 | Danny Noppert | £435,250 |
| 17 | Ross Smith | £431,500 |
| 18 | Martin Schindler | £415,250 |
| 19 | Ryan Searle | £410,000 |
| 20 | Michael Smith | £390,750 |
| 21 | Dimitri Van den Bergh | £389,250 |
| 22 | Mike De Decker | £387,750 |
| 23 | Gian van Veen | £370,250 |
| 24 | Joe Cullen | £368,000 |
| 25 | Daryl Gurney | £330,500 |
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