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THE WORLD NO1 JOINS BIG NAME TRIO IN WINNING THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, WORLD MATCHPLAY AND PREMIER LEAGUE IN HIS CAREER 22:10, 29 May 2025Updated 22:28, 29 May 2025 Brilliant Luke Humphries

breezed to the Premier League title after a stunning fightback blew away Luke Littler. The World No.1 cast aside issues with wind across the stage to storm back and dump The Nuke in front of

14,000 at London’s O2. Humphries pocketed the £275,000 winners cheque to silence the Littler Army in London and claim the cherished Triple Crown. Cool Hand followed Phil Taylor, Michael van

Gerwen and Gary Anderson in winning the World Championship, World Matchplay and Premier League in his career with the success over his big rival. Humphries trailed 3-0 and also seemed

unhappy before the first break with a draught blowing across the stage. But, despite that, he got it back to 5-5 before the restart and then Humphries moved on to claim a victory by a 11-8

scoreline. Article continues below Littler looked in control and on course to go back-to-back in the Premier League, but he dropped off after his sharp start and was stung by his opponent.

Speaking after his win, Humphries said: “Honestly, that one means the world to me. Obviously, that was the one I was missing. I said in on my pre-match build up the last couple of days. That

was the one I wanted. I’ve done it now. “If I don’t win another ever title, I’m happy because I’ve done the three hardest ones to do. I’ve joined the elusive group of me, Gary, Phil,

Michael. “I must say to Phil Taylor, thank you so much because he’s been giving me loads of support the last few weeks, really helped me out a lot. Gave me a lot of advice and he gave me

that extra boost. I’m really happy with that win. “That was a struggle between me and Luke. It wasn’t our best game, but I’m really, really pleased with it. “I love him to bits. Honestly,

he’s one of my best mates on tour. He’s so good. He wasn’t his best, nor was I, but I managed to get in front of him. “When I was 3-0 down, I I didn’t think the game was going to go away

from me. I’ll get him in early before he just trances everyone. “Well, I’m just going to go and retire now, and that’s it, I’m done! No, I want to search for more. He makes me want to be a

better player. “There’s a few changes I want to do to my own set-up, but right now, I’m doing okay. I’ve won eight major titles now, the most important ones that I can dream of, so now it’s

important that I go and finish this end of the season well and try and regain that World Championships. “I said to him: 'You’ll probably get me back a few times, but I’m glad I’ve got

it. One time or 10 times, one’s good enough for me'” Littler added: “I had a little bit of a thing after the game, as I do. No one likes losing, but I’m fine. Article continues below

"Glad to say it’s over. It’s been a tough 17 weeks, but I’m very happy it’s over. Came runner-up, I’ll be back next year. “I’ve set many records. Personally, I don’t think they’ll be

broken because I’m going to go next year and try and break my own records. "But a little bit of a break now and straight onto the World Series.”