Relive Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen reaching quarter-finals of PDC World Darts Championship

Luke Littler, talking to Sky Sports activities: “Truthfully, I feel I went into tenth gear at one level, I had
to. I mentioned to Ryan, he hit all the pieces at me!

“I believed I’d break Ryan within the first set however he comes and
hits me again. Then after we got here on after the break, I break him once more to go 2-1
up then it’s 2-2. If I’d held my very own set then it will have been over and achieved
with. However I’ve acquired to dig deep.

“I simply wished him to overlook! I simply noticed it 48% for Ryan [on doubles] and I used to be 35% once more. However I had numerous possibilities on the doubles whereas Ryan wasn’t shut. I am glad to win.

“I would not say I used to be nervous, it was extra adrenaline. I knew in that final leg, ‘simply maintain your individual for as soon as within the sport no less than!’ and I did on that double 12 – it exhibits I can hit it.”

On potential nine-darters: “A number of of the legs I ever began on 177 and thought ‘that is the treble 19 out of the best way’ however clearly I do not finish the 12 months on 5 nine-darters.

“However hopefully I am going to begin the New 12 months off sturdy and get nine-darter for everybody.”

On taking part in Nathan Aspinall subsequent: “We have performed loads of occasions within the Premier League. He performed very properly this afternoon this afternoon.

“I simply noticed then I averaged 103 which I am very pleased with, one other 14 180s, so chill tomorrow and are available again New 12 months’s Day.”

On 2025: “I’ve not considered it but. I wish to begin the 12 months off sturdy with a win over Nathan.”