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Littler's Miracle Comeback: 170 Finishes Stun Price in Dublin

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Luke Littler produced a stunning comeback from 5-0 down to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the Premier League Darts final in Dublin. The 19-year-old world champion reeled off six consecutive legs after Price missed five match darts, securing his second weekly win of the season.

Earlier in the evening, Littler hit a maximum 170 checkout against Michael van Gerwen in a thrilling 6-5 semi-final victory. Price had earlier whitewashed Josh Rock 6-0 and defeated Luke Humphries 6-1, but his game deserted him in the final. Littler's comeback cut the gap to league leader Jonny Clayton to just three points.

The teenager admitted he was "so gone" when Price led 5-0, having allowed him only one double attempt. Price's missed match darts proved costly as Littler finished with a 95.54 average and 50% checkout rate. The result leaves Rock still searching for his first point in the Premier League debut season after his 6-0 loss to Price.