LUKE LITTLER crashed out of Night 12 of the Premier League Darts after a total capitulation.
The Nuke, 18, charged into a 4-0 lead but soon fell apart against Michael van Gerwen, eventually losing 6-5.
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Littler was playing up to the Liverpool crowd after being booed on his walk to the oche, and instantly looked full of confidence.
He kicked things off with a 180 and carried on in epic fashion, swiftly assembling a seemingly unassailable lead.
But Dutchman MvG had other ideas, winning three consecutive legs to throw the tie wide open.
World champion Littler won the eighth leg to make it 5-3, and should have booked his spot in the semi-final in the next one.
But tops and then double 10 alluded him. Van Gerwen responded with a 72 checkout, and then levelled the match at 5-5.
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