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.

Stephen Bunting made a damning clam about Luke Littler following on from Michael van Gerwen's remarks about him. Prior to this year's eagerly anticipated Premier League getting underway at the SSE Arena in Belfast, the eight stars who will grace the oche took part in a special promotional photoshoot.

Littler destroyed the Dutchman in the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last month to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time.

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

Premier League Darts returns for 2025 on Thursday night with Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen among those most in the spotlight 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

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Michael van Gerwen has hit out at Luke Littler after the teenager turned up late to his media duties ahead of the opening night of the Premier League in Belfast

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