Michael van Gerwen made Luke Humphries eat his words after storming back to beat the world No.1 in Cardiff. ‘MVG’ was 3-0 down in their quarter-final clash in tonight’s Premier League Darts meeting but then turned the tide with a 10-dart leg.
The Dutchman took out double eight to reduce the deficit. Despite Humphries immediately restoring his three-leg advantage, Van Gerwen stormed back to take five on the bounce and prevail 6-4. It was the sixth time in seven Premier League events in 2025 that he has won his first match, despite ‘Cool hand Luke’ having vowed to end that impressive run, saying: « Obviously, for me, I’m probably the one that stops him. »
Afterwards, fans were quick to remind the 2024 world champion of his comments, with @paulc1989_ writing on X: « Humpries too cocky saying he will end Mvg’s 1/4 final run. » He added laughing emojis for good measure.
@Tungsten_Tales questioned whether the apparent confidence of the star had been misplaced, adding: « Three consecutive quarter-final defeats for Luke Humphries in the Premier League. Is there reason for concern for Cool Hand? »
Humphries risked further ridicule by his decision making at 5-4 down. Left needing to take out 80 to level the match, he went for an ambitious ‘double-double’ 20, but botched his attempt before his rival sealed matters.
@smiffy2609 was cynical with his assessment, posting: « Wouldn’t trust Luke Humphries to walk your dog. What the hell was he doing there? Shocking. »
Van Gerwen was emotional after his win, shouting loudly and fist-pumping towards the crowd. He later credited his refusal to let the situation get to him for his unlikely comeback.
« When you win games like that, it’s important, it’s nice, » he said. « I kept my nerves. I kept focus going. That’s important in games like this and it was a really important two points. »
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