Michael Van Gerwen has criticised world champion Luke Littler for his poor time keeping after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late for a media day in Belfast.

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

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

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,

Tensions are mounting between darts stars Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler ahead of their Premier League opening-night clash in Belfast tomorrow, with Van Gerwen criticising the world champion for his late arrival at a media event.

Michael van Gerwen reminded Luke Littler that he is ‘not a baby anymore’ after the defending champion arrived late for media duties on the Premier League’s eve. Littler returns to the Premier League as the tournament’s defending champion and the new world champion after his dominant performance against Van Gerwen in January’s final at Alexandra Palace.

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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