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.

Luke Littler is on the crest of a wave as he defends his Premier League Darts title. But as one rival reminded the 18-year-old, "he's not a baby anymore."

Luke Humphries wins opening night after Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in epic - Littler beaten despite huge average before Humphries marches past Chris Dobey in final

Luke Humphries won the opening night of the Premier League after beating Chris Dobey to begin the campaign in brilliant fashion in Belfast to cap off an enthralling night of action

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

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,

Michael van Gerwen has spoiled Luke Littler's Premier League of Darts title defence, beating him on night one in Belfast despite a 113.91 average from the World Champion