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Darts icon withdraws from Premier League action in Glasgow due to 'medical issue'
Michael van Gerwen withdrew due to illness, allowing Luke Littler to advance to the Premier League semi-finals with two points and a +1 leg difference, the PDC said.
- On Thursday , Michael van Gerwen withdrew from Night Three in Glasgow due to illness, the PDC announced, allowing Luke Littler to receive a bye into the semi-finals.
- Van Gerwen withdrew after being ruled out with a medical issue, with doubts over his fitness emerging on Wednesday and fellow Dutchman Vincent van der Voort saying he had 'picked something up' and was on antibiotics.
- On Thursday, Van Gerwen had a strong start, winning Night One in Newcastle and reaching the Antwerp final, after beating Littler 6-4 last Thursday in Belgium.
- Under Premier League rules Luke Littler advances automatically while Michael van Gerwen is penalised with no league points and-6 leg difference.
- The withdrawal alters Night Three's lineup and removes a leading contender, with Price second on five points and Clayton third on four points, shaping the table impact.
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