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

LUKE LITTLER claimed his second European tour title of the year after winning the Austrian Open on Sunday night.

The teenage sensation beat fellow Englishman Joe Cullen 8-4 in an epic final.

Littler returns to Premier League action on Thursday as The Nuke looks to keep his spot at the top of the standings and win back-to-back nights.

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  • 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."

    Credit: Alamy
  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Match stats

  • Littler 7-2 Smith

    And there it is.

    Littler is in the final, winning seven legs to two.

    The Nuke was lethal, while Smith had no answer.

  • Littler 6-2 Smith

    Smith has no answer.

    Littler is averaging 105. His checkouts have been amazing 7 from 11.

    Highest checkout of 87.

  • Littler 5-2 Smith

    He's racing ahead now.

    Ross Smith is under serious pressure.

    He's unstoppable now.

  • Littler 4-2 Smith

    The 17 year old has taken four of the last five legs.

    He's starting to exert his dominance.

    Smith is doing well to stay in the contest, and he's throwing some decent scores.

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