Darts results LIVE: Luke Littler WINS Austrian Open after beating Joe Cullen, Premier League latest -updates

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Premier League Darts prize money

The total prize money is a huge sum of £1million - the same as the 2023 tournament.

And there is a winner bonus per weekly tournament of £10,000 for players to fight for.

• Winner: £275,000
• Runner-up: £125,000
• Losing semi-finalists: £85,000
• Fifth place: £75,000
• Sixth place: £70,000
• Seventh place: £65,000
• Eighth place: £60,000
• Winner's bonus per tournament: £10,000 (x16)

Littler on 'mind games' at Austrian Open

Luke Littler said that Krzysztof Ratajski was trying “mind games” after another darting Watergate scandal.

The teen sensation came from 3-1 down to reel off five legs in succession and win his Austrian Darts Open third round tie 6-3.

But in a strange incident Littler, 17, moved his water to the FLOOR during the clash in Graz.

That was because in their previous meeting in Belgium last month, the Pole drank from his water during the match.

Bizarrely, Ratajski appeared to move his water back on to the table during the match.

When asked about his water being moved, Littler said: “Then it appeared on the table again. I didn’t move it. I think he’s trying to play mind games. I just play my darts.”

What was the Austrian Open prize money?

Here is the full breakdown:

• Winner: £24,000
• Runner-up: £12,000
• Semi-finalists: £7,600
• Quarter-finalists: £4,800
• Last 16: £3,200
• Last 32: £1,600
• Last 64: £800
• Last 128: £400
• Total: £175,000

MVG's nickname for Littler

Michael van Gerwen has opened about his relationship with Luke Littler.

And the Dutch darts master has revealed he calls the oche wonderkid "Little Kebab Boy."

"We are always egging each other on and that’s what I always call him," MVG continued.

"(My nickname?) I don’t know but he doesn’t say it yet I think. I’m twice that boy’s age, right?

"We just have a good relationship, but real conversations we haven’t had.“I sometimes ask him something, it’s always darts-related.

"So should I start talking politics with a 17-year-old guy?

"If you ask him about Man United, he knows everything. That’s a generation gap."

Red reward

Luke Littler has revealed he is being driven on by the promise of a special Manchester United-related bonus.

He said: "My manager said if I do well this and do well in a few weeks then I can have another Euro Tour off and go and see United. 

"I’m doing well to go and watch United in the (FA Cup) final."

Littler hailed as a generational talent

The teenage sensation's Austrian Open final opponent, Joe Cullen, was full of praise for Littler following his defeat on Sunday night.

Speaking post-match, he said: "To be honest I was rubbish. He just played better than me.

"I'm disappointed with the way I played but congratulations to Luke.

"He's a generational talent, he's great for the game."

Littler's girlfriend's sweet note

Luke Littler's girlfriend Eloise celebrated his win at the Austrian Open on Instagram.

He even replied, "I love you" to her well wishes on social media.

Jacket 'ages him'

Luke Littler was the toast of Graz following his latest success.

The teen darts sensation was crowned Austrian Darts Open champion after defeating Joe Cullen 8-4.

It was a vintage display from the 17-year-old, who was unseeded going into the event.

Afterwards, he was presented with a trophy which he held aloft.

But, rather bizarrely, it was a green jacket that was draped on him that was the strangest prize.

The colourless jacket was similar to one worn by The Beatles in their heyday.

However, fans online thought it had made Littler appear older than his years - saying it "aged him 20 years".

Littler is on a promise

Luke Littler has revealed he is on a promise from his manager if he continues his success he will be able to watch his beloved Man Utd in the FA Cup final.

After winning the Austrian Darts Open, the teen said: "My manager said if I do well this and do well in a few weeks then I can have another Euro Tour off and go and see United. 

“I’m doing well to go and watch United in the (FA Cup) final.”

Littler's joy

Read our full report below of Luke Littler's brilliant Austrian Open win.

LUKING HIS BEST

Unseeded Littler wins Austrian Open to seal his second European Tour title

Littler celebrates

Luke Littler holds aloft the trophy.

He's a generational talent and is bringing new fans to darts.

Match stats

Littler 8-4 Cullen

Littler goes for a nine darter, but misses on his second attempt.

But, he finishes Cullen off in 12 darts.

He's the Austrian Open champion. He's frighteningly talented, the kid.

Well done the Nuke.

Littler 7-4 Cullen

Route 66 for Littler, and he's a leg away.

It's clinical and brutal.

There's no stopping Littler, while the Rock Star cuts a frustrated figure.

Littler 6-4 Cullen

Big five, then trusted friend put Littler two in front.

He needs two more legs to win.

Littler is crushing it out there, and Cullen is no match.

Littler 5-4 Cullen

Luke is on 16s with Cullen unable to finish.

Although he misses all double 8's.

Cullen couldn't pick his pocket that time, and whittles it down to 60.

Incredibly, Littler misses all again, giving Cullen the opportunity to steal the leg.

Littler 5-3 Cullen

Another 180 from Littler, as Cullen's scoring his going down.

102 leaves Littler with 65 with Cullen in the 300s.

Of course he gets it, and he breaks the throw.

Littler has control of this game.

Littler 4-3 Cullen

A 180 in the leg set Littler up nicely.

He finished with a double 20, to win the leg and edge ahead.

This game is flowing so fast.

Littler 3-3 Cullen

Huge from Cullen.

He required 61 and got it, even under pressure from Littler.

We're level again.

Littler 3-2 Cullen

121 sets Littler up on 25.

He finishes it off with a double 10 to secure the leg.

103 match average for Littler, Cullen's in the 80s.

Littler 2-2 Cullen

Luke blinked.

He needed a double 10 and flopped completely.

Joe finishes him off to level. He must've thought he wasn't going to get a chance to get back there.

Littler 2-1 Cullen

Littler goes ahead.

He's got the crown on his side, who are chanting his name.

Is that getting to Cullen?

Littler 1-1 Cullen

Cullen has fought back.

This will be a back and forth, lots of quality on show tonight.

Both players finding their groove.

Nerves showing, atmosphere is electric.

Littler 1-0 Cullen

Littler gets off to a flyer.

First leg for the teenager, and he really fancies it.

Could we be seeing his first Austrian Open win?