Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler have started to form a rivalry both on and off the oche, with the Dutchman not holding back when speaking about the new world champion

Michael van Gerwen earned a classic 6-5 win over 18-year-old world champion Luke Littler on the first night of the Premier League of Darts in Belfast.

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Michael van Gerwen aims dig at Luke Littler for oversleeping - Duo renew rivalry after teenager’s win in the World Championship last month

He needs to learn’ - Littler had overslept during a morning nap and kept Van Gerwen and the six other competitors waiting at the Premier League media launch

Darts legend Dennis Priestley believes Luke Littler should be fined after the teenager recently turned up late to a photoshoot. The 18-year-old angered Michael van Gerwen with his lack of punctuality,