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Luke Littler tops Premier League table after beating Luke Humphries in Aberdeen
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Luke Littler tops Premier League table after beating Luke Humphries in Aberdeen

The Independent·Jim van Wijk·about 1 month ago
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Luke Littler saw off Luke Humphries 6-5 to win Night 13 of the Premier League in Aberdeen and pull clear at the top of the table. A quarter-final defeat for Jonny Clayton had opened the door for the world champion, who recovered from 5-3 down to finish strongly and take a last-leg decider as Humphries faded. There was little between the pair during the opening legs of the final, Humphries taking out 130 – finishing on the bullseye – to level up at 2-2. After Littler, who also won in Liverpool last week, missed the bull for a 130 checkout, Humphries – through to just his second Premier League final this year – landed double 18 to get the first break. A solid hold saw Humphries lead 5-3, but Littler fought back with a break to force a decider, which he took on double 10 as the defending champion’s aim consistently faltered. A fifth nightly win for Littler moves him two points clear of Clayton, whose place in the play-offs is also now confirmed, while Humphries closes to withing two points of the top four.…

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