Postpublished at 20:36 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (0-1)
Gian van Veen finds a maximum as he breaks and wins the opening leg of this set.
He does it in style with a 145.
Summary
Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen 7-1 to win second PDC World Championship title
World number one Littler, 18, becomes first player to successfully defend title since Gary Anderson in 2016
Van Veen was appearing in first World Championship final
Littler wins £1m first prize at Alexandra Palace, London
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Postpublished at 20:36 GMT 3 January
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This is going to keep us on the edges of our seats. Good luck to both of them, they deserve to be here in the final.
Jane, Aberystwyth
Watching the semis last night was the first time I have ever watched darts and I was so amazed by the skill! Whoever wins is truly an incredibly talented young man.
Gail, Wigan
GVV got this in the bag. Littler has the pressure of being expected to win.
Lucas, London
Postpublished at 20:33 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (2-3)
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace
Image source, PA MediaThe conclusion of that first set showed you that even the very best can feel a few nerves on the big stage.
Gian van Veen hits his double eventually, though, to take the first set. Given he had the darts, it feels like that was a must for the Dutchman.
Van Veen wins first setpublished at 20:30 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (2-3)
Gian van Veen needs a 170 to win the set. He gets the first treble, he gets the second... he hits the 25.
Luke Littler doesn't check out with the next throw, but Van Veen doesn't take advantage, going inside on double eight.
But Littler can't take out his trusty tops in three darts. Van Veen finally wraps it up on double four.
Postpublished at 20:28 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (2-2)
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky SportsGian looks so comfortable on double eight. It's bailed him out so many times.
Postpublished at 20:28 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (2-2)
Image source, PA MediaGian van Veen slipped in the last throw, now it's Luke Littler's turn to do so.
The Dutchman breaks and will not have the darts for the set. Littler's scoring was poor in that leg and he didn't finish when he had the chance.
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The young guns are going to go for it. Cracking game, looking forward to it
Brian, Shipston
I wonder how many “Here, Fishy, Fishy” we hear tonight, crazy to think that darts has reached such a level where multiple 170s are expected. Going to be a great match!
Luke, Bristol
Postpublished at 20:26 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (2-1)
That is a poor leg from Gian van Veen on his throw.
85, 68, 48, 40 and 81.
Luke Littler checks out tops to take advantage.
Postpublished at 20:25 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (1-1)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsI would love to see them go through phases of not missing doubles because we would see patterns of ludicrous play.
Postpublished at 20:24 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (1-1)
Oh! So close. Luke Littler nearly finds a 161 but hits the 25 instead of the bullseye.
Gian van Veen can't see off 164 and Littler takes out 25 to level the set.
Postpublished at 20:23 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (0-1)
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky SportsIt's just like he's [Gian van Veen] picking up where he's left off.
Postpublished at 20:23 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (0-1)
A lovely finish to hold his throw in the opening leg from Gian van Veen.
116, ending on tops, for a 12-dart leg.
Final under way!published at 20:21 GMT 3 January
Littler 0-0 Van Veen (0-0)
Image source, Getty ImagesFor the final time at this year's tournament...
Game on.
A reminder that it's the best of five legs in each set, and the best of 13 sets.
Postpublished at 20:19 GMT 3 January
Littler v Van Veen
Right then, who do you think will win?
Thumbs up for Luke Littler, down for Gian van Veen.
Postpublished at 20:17 GMT 3 January
Littler v Van Veen
The crowd are excited for this one.
The walk-outs have started, with Gian van Veen going first.
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Going to a cracker tonight, strap in folks. Van Veen to edge it with a nine-darter in there as well!
Joe, Hadlow
Really looking forward to this one! If GVV can handle the nerves, we could see a repeat of Taylor v Barney 2007 classic. Alternatively, Littler could steamroll him to a Manleyesque beating…. #justdontknow
Andy, Solihull
Postpublished at 20:13 GMT 3 January
Littler v Van Veen
Gian van Veen will have the darts in the first set.
Not long to go until we get started at Alexandra Palace.
Image source, Getty Images'Van Veen has the whole package'published at 20:12 GMT 3 January
Littler v Van Veen
Kevin Painter
PDC World Championship runner-up on BBC Radio 5 LiveGian van Veen has the whole package.
He's got the temperament, he scores heavy and his finishing is great.
Postpublished at 20:10 GMT 3 January
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra PalaceThere is a screen in the media room that will show all the stats as tonight's final progresses.
At the moment, though, it is showing Luke Littler and Gian van Veen's numbers for the tournament so far.
Littler is ahead - just - in pretty much every category.
Van Veen has 30 more 140-plus visits but 'The Nuke' has the better average, 103.44 to 102.16, fewer trebleless visits, 57 180s to Van Veen's 48 and the better checkout percentage, 55% to 51%.
All pretty close but based on that, the smart prediction is a narrow victory for Littler, right?
'This final could be a glimpse of the future'published at 20:09 GMT 3 January
Littler v Van Veen
Matthew Edgar
Former PDC professional on BBC Radio 5 LiveGian van Veen has been exceptional.
His progression this year, there's always a conversation about the two Lukes - Littler and Humphries - but if there is anyone that can stop them, it is Van Veen.
He has proven it multiple times this year. He has beaten Luke Littler on the European Tour stage on a couple of occasions, he's now got five wins in a row against Luke Humphries.
Littler v Van Veen could be a glimpse of the future of the sport. It is rivalry we could get for the next five to 10 years.