Premier League Darts LIVE RESULT: Luke Littler picks up his FOURTH nightly win after superb display in Newcastle
LUKE LITTLER picked up a HUGE win on night eight of Premier League Darts in Newcastle.
The Nuke hit his 100th maximum in the competition against Rob Cross in the semi-final, and went on to lose only four legs all night.
World No1 Luke Humphries got himself back on the board after being knocked out in the quarter-final three weeks in a row, making it to the final against Littler.
But Cool Hand couldn't stop the teenage sensation as the world champ cruised to a 6-1 triumph to claim a fourth nightly win and extend his lead at the top of the table.
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Luke Littler 5-3 *Rob Cross
All of a sudden Littler cannnot find the trebles.
He manages to set himself up on 170 but Cross hits double 16 to take the leg.
A glimmer of hope for Voltage.
Luke Littler* 5-2 Rob Cross
Littler is trying his hardest to prevent the comeback.
Everytime Cross hits a maximum, he does the same.
He takes out his double to hold his throw once again.
Credit: Reuters Luke Littler 4-2 *Rob Cross
Littler hits two maximums in the leg, the second being his 100th 180 in the Premier League, at 18-years-old.
Cross manages to stay in the match but hitting double 16.
He needs to start breaking the Littler throw if he is to have any chance.
Luke Littler* 4-1 Rob Cross
The Nuke has built up such a lead he could stumble over the line from here.
Littler holds his throw with ease, taking out doubles like a hired hitman.
Cross has his work cut out to keep this match alive.
Luke Littler 3-1 *Rob Cross
Littler fails to take out 134, leaving Cross needing 81.
With his last dart, he takes out double 13.
Despite it meaning just a hold of throw, it seems important.
Luke Littler* 3-0 Rob Cross
The Nuke is looking clinical here.
He is scoring big but seeing legs out.
This is looking like a losing battle for Voltage already.
Luke Littler 2-0 *Rob Cross
Cross is missing too many chances.
Once again he could close the leg out but fails.
Littler opens up a two-leg lead with a break of throw.
Luke Littler* 1-0 Rob Cross
Littler misses two darts at a double letting Voltage in.
Cross set himself up with one dart to break but misses.
The Nuke hits double 4 to hold his throw.
Big chance missed for Crosss.
Luke Littler vs Rob Cross
Based on their quarter-finals, this could be a belter.
Both players completely outclassesd their opponents with big scoring and assassin-like finishing,
Let's hope they both bring their game for this semi-final.
Credit: PA
Semi-final draw for Newcastle
Here are the matches coming up next:
Luke Littler vs Rob Cross
Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall
Potentially, we could be seeing a Luke versus Luke final.
Credit: Reuters Nathan Aspinall beats Michael van Gerwen 6-5
Michael van Gerwen 5-6 *Nathan Aspinall
With 87 remaining and MVG not on a finish, he sets himself up on 32.
Van Gerwen hits 140 to pile the pressure on his opponent.
Aspinall hits double 16 with his next dart to win the leg and match.
Michael van Gerwen* 5-5 Nathan Aspinall
The Dutchman manages to take it to a decider.
Aspinall, with 132 remaining, misses the bull with his last dart.
MVG takes out double 4 for the leg.
Michael van Gerwen* 4-5 Nathan Aspinall
Aspinall is on fire in this match now.
With 130 remaining, he hits two treble 20s and then double 5 to break.
He takes the lead in the match and gets to throw for the match.
Michael van Gerwen 4-4 *Nathan Aspinall
The Asp takes his chance and holds his throw.
As a result, the match is all square.
He could do with breaking the MVG throw still though.
Michael van Gerwen* 4-3 Nathan Aspinall
Aspinall hits a maximum during the leg to find some form.
He takes confidence from that and goes on to win the leg.
Big chance for The Asp to get back into this one.
Michael van Gerwen 4-2 *Nathan Aspinall
Another missed opportunity from The Asp.
Missing more doubles and gifting the leg to Van Gerwen.
Once again the Dutchman hits his double and opens up a two-leg lead.
Michael van Gerwen* 3-2 Nathan Aspinall
MVG is starting to look to take control.
He is getting good scores but, more importantly, is taking his chances.
Sadly for The Asp, he dishes those at regularly.
Michael van Gerwen 3-2 *Nathan Aspinall
Van Gerwen misses two darts at the double.
Aspinall sets himself up on a double with one dart left but misses.
MVG finally hits his double at the fifth time of asking.
Michael van Gerwen* 2-2 Nathan Aspinall
The Dutch machine goes into full flow.
When he gets into this zone he does seem almost terminator like.
He takes the leg with ease to hold his throw and draw level.
Michael van Gerwen 1-2 *Nathan Aspinall
Van Gerwen has the chance to break but misses the bull with his last dart.
Aspinall has the chance to take the lead but hits single 18 going for the double.
He hits double 9 with his last dart to take the leg.
Michael van Gerwen* 1-1 Nathan Aspinall
MVG has a poor visit at a point where he was dominating the leg.
Aspinall takes advantage, setting himself on double tops.
Van Gerwen cannot do anything about it on his throw and The Asp works his way down to double tops, hitting it with his last dart.
Michael van Gerwen 1-0 *Nathan Aspinall
Everyone is aching to see how that win in Germany on the weekend will affect The Asp's game for the remainder of the season.
Anything but victory in this one will see a big gap open up between the leading pack and the also rans.
MVG needed 47 and takes out double 16 with his second dart to break.
Burn's night in Newcastle
There was a huge roar from the crowd as the camera panned onto the Newcastle United players in attendance.
Fresh from their Carabao Cup final win, Dan Burn, Harvey Barnes and Kieran Tripper were given an ovation from the home fans.
They seem to be enjoying the evening despite Dobey's defeat.
Credit: Getty Asp fresh from Euro Tour victory
Speaking with Sky Sports before the players head to the oche, Aspinall shares his thoughts about his weekend:
Yes well it has been a long time to win one of those Euro tour finals. That 170 finish against Anderson was something special and then I was professional in the final. All I want now is to win in the Premier League and am feeling confident.
Nathan Aspinall