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Comparison between darts legends: Can Luke Littler surpass the performances of Van Gerwen and Taylor?

Former professional darts player and Sky Sports analyst Wayne Mardle takes a fascinating look at the rise of darts sensation Luke Littler, comparing his performance to Michael van Gerwen's unprecedented dominance in his absolute best year of 2017.

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'This was really something unique' - Vincent van der Voort recalls memories of first ever Premier League trip to Holland

Tonight, the 11th matchday of the Premier League Darts 2025 takes place in Rotterdam. With Viaplay, Vincent van der Voort reminisced about the first time ever, in 2016 more specifically, that a playing day of the Premier League Darts took place in the Netherlands.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 15

'He's probably one of the best winners I've ever seen' - Phil Taylor waxes lyrical over 'faultless' Nathan Aspinall

Phil Taylor retired from professional darts with the PDC at the start of 2018. Among his many accolades are six Premier League Darts titles. Though no longer active as a player, The Power still follows the tournament closely - and he’s been thoroughly impressed with the standard of play this year.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 9

'They mustn't know that much about darts': Adrian Lewis calls out disrespect of Phil Taylor v Luke Littler comparisons

Adrian Lewis is pencilled in for a MODUS Super Series stint in a few months time and has been hitting the exhibitions hard ahead of his darting return.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 8

'No, no, my career is over now'- Phil Taylor after speaking if he could make a return to professional darts

Could there be a spectacular comeback and see the best darts player ever make a return to the professional game. Phil Taylor said to BILD "no no, my career is over.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 7

'Luke Littler is at the same level as Phil Taylor' states Brendan Dolan but doesn't see same success

Brendan Dolan doesn't believe that Luke Humphries or Luke Littler will win as many trophies as Phil Taylor did in his illustrious career. Phil Taylor in his whole career won 214 professional titles and 87 major titles.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 3

'It would risk tarnishing his reputation' - Dennis Priestley doesn't believe Phil Taylor will ever sign up for darts match with Luke Littler

Phil Taylor, with sixteen world titles and numerous other major victories, is the greatest darts player of all time. Facing him would be Luke Littler, the barely 18-year-old Englishman who became the youngest world darts champion ever earlier this year.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / April 1

Official: Luke Littler beats Phil Taylor in 'first-time ever' match-up for Target Darts - 'He held his nerve, and I crumbled!'

After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the winner of the 'first-time ever' battle between the man of the moment Luke Littler, and the greatest of all time Phil Taylor, has now been revealed by Target Darts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 29

'It’s been talked about through some of the sponsors' - Stephen Bunting reveals Royal Rumble style darts event could be closer than ever

Stephen Bunting is keeping his spirits up despite a difficult 2025 Premier League Darts campaign so far. The darter from St. Helens suffered a tough 6-0 defeat against Luke Littler on Thursday night, despite an average of 102.15, for an eighth consecutive loss.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 27

Schedule Night Eight Premier League Darts 2025: Van Gerwen v Aspinall and Dobey's homecoming headline in Newcastle

We are exactly halfway through the league phase in the Premier League Darts 2025 today. The eighth round of play will be played Thursday night at the Utilita Arena in the English city of Newcastle.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 24

'It's b******s because the stats don't': Darts legend Bobby George under fire after statements about Luke Littler and Phil Taylor

Darts legend Bobby George has drawn criticism for his claim that a Phil Taylor in his best years would have been no match for Luke Littler. The comment, made in an interview with talkSPORT, has been dismissed as "absolute nonsense" by former pro dart player Chris Mason.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 19

Gary Anderson reaches milestone of 30 Players Championship titles; only Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have more

On Monday, Scottish darter Gary Anderson managed to win his 30th Players Championship title at Players Championship 7 of 2025. With this, he solidifies his position as one of the most successful darters in the history of this series of tournaments.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 15

Luke Littler had win streak of 19 matches, but this statistic from Phil Taylor remains unsurpassed for now

Luke Littler saw a long winning streak come to an end last week. After nineteen wins in a row, Gian van Veen managed to hand the 18-year-old teenage sensation a defeat.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 15

'He took it quite personally' - Peter Manley reveals how Phil Taylor snubbed his wedding after World Championship final controversy

Peter Manley and Phil Taylor were never the best of friends in the darts world. Their rivalry reached its peak in the final of the 2002 PDC World Darts Championship, where Taylor claimed his tenth world title with a crushing 7-0 victory.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 15

Raymond van Barneveld beats Devon Petersen and Adrian Lewis at exhibition in Southampton

At St. Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton FC, darts fans gathered Thursday night for a stunning exhibition event that featured darts legends Raymond van Barneveld, Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis, Simon Whitlock and Devon Petersen.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 14

'He'll beat Phil Taylor's record': Gerwyn Price doesn't see Luke Littler being stopped despite six wins in a row over World Champion

Gerwyn Price doesn't see anybody stopping the darting juggernaut that is Luke LIttler with 'The Iceman' equivocally clear that he sees the 16-time record going of Phil Taylor under his darting domination.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 13

'The fear factor has gone' - Phil Taylor compares Michael van Gerwen's diminished aura to that of Manchester United

Before the start of the 2025 edition of Premier League Darts, Phil Taylor had tipped his former rival Michael van Gerwen as the winner. But he now seems to be going back on that.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 12

'He'd get slaughtered, it'd be most embarrassing': Phil Taylor warned off Luke Littler match by fellow darting legend

After recent speculation of an exhibition match between Luke Littler and Phil Taylor, Bobby George has weighed in and said he'd get 'slaughtered' and it would be 'embarrassing' to see 'The Power' put himself through it.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 6

Phil Taylor gives remarkable Luke Littler prediction after turning to parliament campaigning in shock career change

Phil Taylor has made a striking prediction about Luke Littler. According to 'The Power,' it is only a matter of time before the teenage sensation throws a 120 average in a major final.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 6

'After all these years trying to turn up the 'Power' on the oche...': Phil Taylor turns eco campaigner on Parliament visit for lower cost energy

Phil Taylor has made a striking prediction about Luke Littler. According to 'The Power,' it is only a matter of time before the teenage sensation throws a 120 average in a major final.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 6

'You don't want to see Taylor humiliated, do you?' - Questions raised over proposed dream match between Luke Littler & Phil Taylor

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor will soon take on teenage world champion Luke Littler in an exhibition match. But whether that is such a good idea, former PDC Tour Card holder Vincent van der Voort has doubts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 6

Schedule Night Five Premier League Darts 2025: Van Gerwen-Price leads Brighton line-up

Thursday night, March 6, Premier League Darts returns to Brighton for the fifth round of play of the 2025 season. The coastal city has a rich history in the tournament and is known as a venue where some great duels have been fought in the past.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 4

'Dominance that Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen showed, you're never going to see again' - Gian van Veen says darts' growing popularity will prevent one dominant force

Luke Littler won the UK Open last weekend. Earlier this year he also crowned himself the youngest ever PDC World Darts Championship winner. Darts is becoming increasingly popular among the youth, and the 18-year-old Englishman is playing a big part in that.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 1

Is the legendary clash between Luke Littler and Phil Taylor imminent?

Will the generational clash between Luke Littler and Phil Taylor finally happen? On Friday, Target Darts - the sponsor of both Littler and Taylor - posted a cryptic video on X.

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