Michael Van Gerwen has criticised world champion Luke Littler for his poor time keeping after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late for a media day in Belfast.

Littler had overslept during a morning nap and kept Van Gerwen and the six other competitors waiting at the Premier League media launch

Luke Littler's high praise from the media has led to some speculating he could one day overtake the achievements of Phil Taylor, but rival Michael van Gerwen said such comparisons are disrespectful

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.

Littler destroyed the Dutchman in the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last month to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time.

Tensions are mounting between darts stars Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen ahead of Thursday's Premier League opener, with the Dutch champion criticising his teenage rival for arriving 45 minutes late to a players' photoshoot in Belfast.

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