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Luke Littler is through to the Premier League final (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

Luke Littler is aiming for the biggest title of his fledgling career so far when he faces the top three ranked players in the world in the Premier League Darts finals tonight.

The 17-year-old finished at the top of the 16-night league table with 40 points, ahead of reigning world champion (and current world No 1) Luke Humphries, last year’s Premier League champion Michael van Gerwen, and 2023 world champion Michael Smith.

And the youngster will need to beat fourth-placed Smith if he wants to book his place in the final at the O2 Arena, with Humphries taking on seven-time tournament winner Van Gerwen in the other semi-final.

Both semi-finals, which take place from around 7.15pm, are a best-of-19-leg shootout, while the final – from around 9.15pm BST – is a best-of-21-leg match.

Follow all the action below, and get the latest darts betting site offers here.

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Luke Humphries 2-2 Michael van Gerwen

Van Gerwen misses the doubles and hands Humphries the advantage, with the Englishman needing 132.

An amazing response from Humphries! He checks out, getting two bulls before a double 16!

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:20

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Luke Humphries 1-2 Michael van Gerwen

This is already looking like it’ll be a lot closer than the other tie.

Van Gerwen goes ahead with a double 18, having needed 103 to get ahead.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:19

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Luke Humphries 1-1 Michael van Gerwen

The world number one is one-up but van Gerwen pulls ahead in the second leg, with a 130 leaving him needing 132.

Humphries hits the 180 and needs 81 to break, but he lands 12 rather than the double 12 he needed!

Van Gerwen levels it, checking out on 782 with a double 12.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:17

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Luke Humphries 0-0 Michael van Gerwen

Humphries is the favourite here, and he’ll be first to throw.

Close in the opening stages, but Humphries pulls away a little, needing 206 now. He lands a 180, and manages to checkout on 26 with a double 13! 1-0.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:16

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Van Gerwen and Humphries are getting ready to come out now.

A huge cheer greets the Dutchman, with plenty of hugs and cheers for the world number one too.

Both look relaxed, with Humphries playing up to the crowd as he reaches the stage.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:13

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So we’re not far from a rematch of the world championship final. All that stands in the way is the small matter of seven-time tournament champion Michael van Gerwen. That tie is scheduled to start in around 10 minutes.

Reacting to Littler’s win, former world champion Glenn Durrant praises “the maturity of him and the way he came on the stage. The way he handled this incredible crowd”.

“He looked the real deal and put a tremendous performance in. It’s hard to believe. He just has that real X-factor about him.

“It’s going to take something special to beat Littler tonight.”

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 20:05

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Luke Littler through to the Premier League Darts final!

Michael Smith had no answer, he was taken apart”, says the commentator.

An impressive display from Littler, whose average was just over 100.

Speaking to Sky, he says that “all of my game was very good”.

“I knew I had the darts straightaway and wanted a decent lead at the break and then to come back and get it done.

“That’s what I did. I took my chances.

“The build-up has been amazing but I have been practising and that had paid off.”

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:59

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Luke Littler 10-5 Michael Smith

170 needed for Littler to make it 10-5, but he misses the second double 20.

Smith answers with 57, and Littler knows he’s on the brink.

And Littler wins it with a 25, a 7 and a finish on double 4!

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:55

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Luke Littler 9-5 Michael Smith

Much better from Smith, who lands a 180 before holding his throw.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:54

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Luke Littler 9-4 Michael Smith

Littler needs 222 now, and he lands a 180! His fourth today. He needs 42 for 9-4, and he gets the double 20!

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:53

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