Littler had overslept during a morning nap and kept Van Gerwen and the six other competitors waiting at the media launch of the new campaign, which kicks off at the SSE Arena on T

Speaking to olbg.com, he continued: “It seems as though there is a storm brewing between Michael van Gerwen and Luke LIttler, it has probably dawned on Van Gerwen that he was the big star in darts for so long and now all the limelight has been taken away and he isn’t the centre of attention any more.

The PDC have been told to fine Luke Littler for arriving late to a Premier League Darts media event. Former professional Dennis Priestley believes Michael van Gerwen was right to be irked by the teenager’s poor punctuality.

They need to stop treating him as a baby. He’s not a baby anymore! It’s a professional sport so you have to be responsible for your actions, simple a

Michael van Gerwen said Luke Littler is “not a baby anymore” and “needs to learn” after the world champion turned up late for a Premier League photoshoot in Belfast.

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

Michael van Gerwen has launched a scathing attack on teenage darts sensation Luke Littler after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late to a Premier League media launch in Belfast. The three-time world champion expressed his frustration as he and other competitors were left waiting for the delayed teenager to arrive at the event.