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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Luke Littler yet to speak to Gian van Veen after on-stage spat in Manchester

  • Luke Littler secured his fifth nightly win on night 12 in Liverpool on Thursday, triumphing over Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, and Jonny Clayton in the final.
  • Despite facing a hostile crowd and being booed once again, the world champion expressed satisfaction with his ability to perform under pressure.
  • Littler stated that the crowd's reaction in Liverpool was less intense than the “way louder” reception he experienced in Rotterdam the previous week.
  • He confirmed that he has not yet spoken to Gian Van Veen regarding their on-stage dispute earlier this month in Manchester, where Van Veen accused Littler of “celebrating towards the crowd”.
  • Littler indicated he is not the type to initiate conversation but believes both he and Van Veen have moved on from the incident.

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