Darts - World Matchplay preview

Luke Littler mania is heading to Blackpool as the world's best gather for the Betfred World Matchplay.

The teen sensation has taken the darts world by storm over the last seven months, reaching the World Championship final, winning the Premier League as well as a host of other tournaments.

Now he heads to the seaside resort looking to add another major title to his collection.

But he faces a fight, with the best 32 players on the planet taking part, including world champions Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Michael Smith, Gary Anderson and Rob Cross as they all look to get their hands on the Phil Taylor Trophy.

And this Daily Star special edition is the ideal guide to the tournament, with features on Littler and holder Nathan Aspinall, a look at Taylor's dominance at the Winter Gardens and a chat with the first winner of the Matchplay.

We also turn the spotlight on the top contenders, chat to former winner Peter Evison, get the views of refereeing legend Russ Bray and we have an exclusive column from James Wade.

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