Shadowing Practice: PREMIER LEAGUE CLASSIC! 🤯🔥 | Michael van Gerwen v Luke Littler | Liverpool 2026 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Wow, the fabulous ferret.
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He really is.
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Our superstar Clayton has been in the Premier League,
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and we have two darting superstars on show in our second semi-final.
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And.. well, there you go.
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It's pretty close, isn't it?
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In the head-to-heads, Luke Littler,
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who silenced the Boo Boys in his quarter-final against Luke Humphries and Michael Van Gerber,
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well, he's just far too good for Josh Rock.
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What can these exceptional darting stars serve up over the next 20 minutes or so, Laura Turner?
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It really is the question.
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It was a real business-like performance from both of them in their quarterfinals, but...
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They're talking about head-to-head, so this is the sixth meeting of 2026.
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Michael's just got the one solitary win this year over Luke Littler.
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In fairness, one of those things more as the walkover on week three in the Premier League,
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but Michael Van Gerwen had to withdraw.
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Hansgård, semi-final, Van Gerwen winning.
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Dublin, semi-final, Luke Littler winning,
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and crucially, Berlin final won by Luke Littler.
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Litter all but in the playoffs of the 0-2,
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along with Johnny Clayton, Michael Van Gogh still has it all to do.
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This would be a statement win,
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if he can reach the final and take on Clayton in a little while.
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Yeah, that would be a really important win,
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because he's winning the quarter-final, he's on 18 points.
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German prices on 19 points you can get a win here here tie on points
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I guess he's but more importantly here
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and vein has gone out new Comfries has gone out
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So those players chasing him in fourth spot and no longer a threat tonight The pressure on the shop for little
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The chance for Van Gerwen Only 41 for the world champ .
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Poor efforts at that.
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I like the way that Michael Van Gerwen was conducting himself up on the stage earlier,
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enjoying the little walk on,
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he looked really confident on the stage.
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We have commented that we don't always know what we're going to get from Michael Van Gerwen,
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yes he is a huge competitor,
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yes he always wants to win,
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but we've seen in this Premier League there have been some real highs,
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especially at the start of the season but some few lows as well along the way.
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What a lag, 47 after nine darts for Van Gerwen.
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Littler, nowhere to be seen.
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Double 16.
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Cleanly taken by Van Gerwen to level things up.
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Terrific 11 darter.
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77. 77.
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The scoring is coming from Van Gerwen.
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80. Littler so far, just two scores of 100.
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That's in.
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That won't be improved here.
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58. Littler averaging 86.
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So Van Gerwen's the 107.
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177 Disparity in the averages,
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but Disparity when it comes to the scoreline,
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what a piece, that's what we'll be focusing on but
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He's under a bit of pressure here leg three Can't buy a big treble Luke Littler
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Michael van Gerwen can as he fires in a second This one more importantly for him,
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is on the Littler throw.
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Here's the response.
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The ironic smile as well.
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To leave 170.
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Hit five, 170 finishes.
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Astonishing, Luke Littler.
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He does like to reel in the big fish.
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570. Perfect.
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Perfect.
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105. Mungi Makai, 76.
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65 to go, unless Van Gergwijn can take out 76.
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His finishing was pretty good against Josh Rock.
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And is again.
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There's the break of throng.
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Just a better player at the moment, Michael Van Gerwen.
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This is his 14th appearance in the Premier League,
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and I know it was so disappointing to him last year,
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he failed to make the playoffs,
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it was only the second time out of 13 appearances that he hadn't made it right the way through to the playoffs.
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He's just secured that place in the top four.
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That kind of record as well.
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Played in it, as I say,
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14th time, but he's won it seven times,
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twice in the new format,
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back at 22 and 23.
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45. Well, it's all over the shop here, Little.
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All over the place after winning the opening leg.
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It's been total domination.
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Amazing!
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One averaging 87, the other averaging nearly 113.
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Another third maximum for NBG in three consecutive legs.
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He doesn't have to chase the ball.
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Has the luxury of setting up, which he does beautifully.
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Still hasn't hit a 140 or a 180 in this match.
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Unbelievable.
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Luke Littler.
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Not going to have opportunity here,
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three legs on the spin.
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I think Littler has just swapped his darts there.
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Yeah, just changed his darts.
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There can't be any worse than an average of 88,
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and they're doing the trick, I wonder.
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He's changed his darts and hits a 180.
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And he'll be now saying,
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why didn't I start the game with these darts?
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He's made a tactical decision,
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so far it's paid off,
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that is the first score that he's had in the tonne.
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Couldn't back up the 180,
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those first two darts really low from the target.
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Well, this is just consistently very, very good.
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109 average, 4-1-18s, 3 out of 4 on the doubles.
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Vintage Van Gerwen.
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96. I think you'd like to see Van Gerwen with a chance to set up.
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Back in again.
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This is relentless from Michael Van Gerwen.
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This is unplayable from Michael Van Gerwen.
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Mentioned during his first game against Josh Rock,
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that he wasn't in the top ten.
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Ten.
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Match averages.
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His name didn't figure in this year's Premier League.
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It looks like it's going to here.
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Left double four.
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Can Leclerc rescue this leg?
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Tops, tops.
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And another.
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Ah, beautiful from Leclerc.
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Luke Littler!
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Well, he's absolutely big outplayed,
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but he's still just one leg behind.
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Van Gogh and hit two 1.80s in that leg.
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28. Yeah, second dart for Luke Littler at tops for the ton finish.
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That was only a second dart at a double in this entire match.
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He's two from two and it's come to freeing off legs,
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but he's not getting the chances because he's just not finding that power scoring,
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but is it all changing?
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139. Yeah, having to switch there,
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the second dart in the treble 20 was hanging on precariously.
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140. 109 average.
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But Littler here...
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is making a move.
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Michael Van Gerwig doing everything in his power to try and hold off Littler.
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He's gonna be first down to a finish,
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and this is on the Michael Van Gerwen throw.
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Oh, remember, 40?
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Nine darts thrown, 42 left,
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his best leg by a long,
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long way, and his average has gone up ten points in the last leg in a bit.
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Level game, 11 dart response from Luke Littlatt.
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Soto gets loads of throw first.
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They're turning into a terrific semi-final.
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Little, actually, 100% of his doubles.
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95. He just seems to have found an extra gear.
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It all seems to have kicked off when he changed those darts.
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Good switch.
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First weekly win came in Cardiff for Littler,
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week five, then Dublin, week seven,
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Berlin, week eight, lost out to the final last year.
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Michael Van Gerwen.
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He's back in the red bid again.
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Make that seven when it's east.
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Brilliant from Van Gerwen.
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He's just seen Lefler break his throw in 11 darts.
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And he could respond in kind.
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And he's on the center.
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111 data, advantage Van Gerwen.
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A little matter of 112.55,
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7,180 and 67% check out.
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This is true Michael Van Gerwen.
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We always know this is in the tank of Michael Van Gerwen.
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I don't have to say it's epic when he brings it out, but...
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Still got a job to do because Littler has started going through the gears,
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it was a really slow start from the nuke.
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Horn Holtro.
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Yeah, shaping up to be a really good...
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It is a really good semi-final,
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Johnny Clayton awaits the winner.
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44. Now Littler here with an opportunity to strike straight back.
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It's a good adjustment with the second down, followed up beautifully.
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125. You can do with an 8 for 180 here.
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Do with a treble.
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100, Luka require 136.
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Treble with a little start, but it starts here.
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Littler if required.
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He's dead.
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Possible 13-bar break-and-throw here for Littler.
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The Premier League haven't disappointed in any way,
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shape or form this year.
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Littler makes it four apiece.
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Lulee Lidler.
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Michael is losing on first.
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3-1 down.
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He made it three apiece and had the dart,
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but lost its throw to another brilliant leg from Van Gerwen.
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96. Van Gerwen will be looking to repeat the feat, winning another break.
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It's a perfect first dart.
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Is he going to fill it up for number eight?
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Of course he is.
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Eight maximums for Michael Van Gerwen.
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140. Van Gerwen at the very, very best.
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93. But he still has some work to do.
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83. Good chance.
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Yes, six starts from 2-2-8.
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He's not going to need six starts, is he?
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This is an astonishing level of scoring.
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He could be closing in on a best of 11 record as far as maximums are concerned.
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162, might you require 48?
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Brilliant lag from both, is it going to be a third 11 darter from Michael Van Gerwen?
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Astonishing!
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Michael Van Gerwen!
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Well, this really has been an excellent performance from both these players.
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Van Gerwen averaging just shy of 110.
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93 from seven on the outer ring Just here crowd getting behind him trying to sing him across the line
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Little big two big troubles here otherwise,
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he's in big trouble That low dart just forces him to switch,
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does find a big treble with the last dart.
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Van Gerwen's to win.
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93. Arguably his best performance of the entire Premier League season,
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this Michael Van Gerwen.
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Letter again, shy with the first dart.
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134. Recovers with the next two,
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are we going to get a deciding leg?
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I'm going to kick throwing darts like that.
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That's going to a finish.
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What Littler can do is try and leave something,
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hope that he gets back to the hockey.
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It's another solid score from Littler.
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Oh, well, he's missed.
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He's missed the 12.
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Will he be made to pay?
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2-9, it's double 15, he only needs the one.
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Fantastic from Van Gerwen, that was a chance.
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But not enough from Van Gerwen.
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Fantastic all through the game,
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but that little error there opened the door for Luke Littler.
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And he had the dance in the decider.
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The last five legs have all gone against the throat.
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There's no guarantee if Littler makes a mess of it at the start.
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Van Gerwen, 108.5, 9-1-8, 5 out of 7.
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Littler, 100 average, 2-1-8, 5 out of 6 on the doubles.
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Is it an advantage to Van Gerwen?
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It is.
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It's a big advantage to Van Gerwen in the decider.
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As it stands, he's stolen the darts.
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It really has been a finishing masterclass from both these players.
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What perfect timing this would be.
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A lot of flick of emotion from Luke Littler.
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A third 1.18.
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Still anybody's game.
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Michael Van Gerwen did leave himself a finish,
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but it's a long-range one.
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123, Michael you require 161.
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Well, can he save the best until last?
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Luke Littler led after leg one.
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The game has been dominated,
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you have to say, by Van Gerwen,
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but Littler has hung on in there.
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And he silences the Boo Boys.
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That was a terrific victory from Luke Littler.
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He was 3-1 down, and he won five out of the next seven legs.
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His finishing was exemplary.
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Six out of seven, 102 average,
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but Michael Van Gerwen beaten with an average of 107.5,
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9-1 80s, and 71% checkout percentage.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll practice your English speaking skills through an exciting and dynamic darting showdown in the Premier League. By watching and shadowing the commentary on the thrilling match between darting superstars Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler, you'll enhance your ability to articulate your thoughts clearly and improve your pronunciation. Not only will you grasp key phrases used in sports commentary, but you'll also learn how to express opinions and analyze performances in a vivid manner. This is an excellent way to learn English with YouTube while enjoying the competitive world of darts!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Superstar - A person who is extremely successful in their field.
- Head-to-head - A direct competition between two individuals or teams.
- Semifinal - A match or round immediately preceding the final contest.
- Performance - The action of carrying out or accomplishing a task.
- Statement win - A particularly significant victory that asserts dominance.
- Pressure - The exertion of force or influence, especially in a competitive situation.
- Quarter-final - A round in a competition that eliminates half the remaining participants.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience, you can incorporate the shadowing technique while watching the video. Here are some specific tips to help you with this practice:
- Watch the video multiple times: Start by listening to the commentary once to familiarize yourself with the context and emotions conveyed.
- Pause and repeat: Use the shadow speak method by pausing after each sentence or phrase. Repeat what you hear, matching the speaker's tone and speed as closely as possible.
- Practice key phrases: Focus on the key vocabulary from the match commentary. Repeat these phrases out loud, using them in your own sentences to deepen your understanding.
- Vary your speed: Since the commentary can be fast, try decreasing the playback speed if necessary to better capture the language and rhythm.
- Engage with the content: Try summarizing parts of the commentary in your own words or discussing the match with peers, which can also serve as excellent IELTS speaking practice.
By following these tips, you're on your way to mastering the art of effective communication in English while enjoying the excitement of competitive darts!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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