World No 1 Luke Littler returns to Berlin for Premier League Night Eight, facing hostile crowds after previous threats to boycott German events. The 19-year-old Warrington phenom has expressed confusion about being jeered during tournaments, including last year's German Darts Grand Prix and European Championship in Dortmund.

Littler first voiced frustration after being booed against Peter Wright in Hildesheim and again when eliminated by Gian van Veen in April. His England team with Luke Humphries also lost to German opponents at the World Cup of Darts last June, with the young star admitting, "Obviously, the Germans mustn't like us English."

The BetMGM Premier League continues on March 26 in Berlin, where Littler seeks a third nightly victory against Stephen Bunting. Other matches include Jonny Clayton facing Josh Rock, Humphries battling van Gerwen, and Price versus Van Veen for a semi-final spot.