Darts World Grand Prix: Luke Humphries favourite to defend title in Leicester whilst Littler has tough opening draw

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Just a handful of major ranking titles remain on the PDC calendar before the big one at Christmas time, where a world champion will be crowned going into the new year. We’re looking ahead to the action at the World Grand Prix in Leicester as the competition remains extremely high.

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00:00Luke Littler is set for a crunch opening clash at the World Grand Prix, following an unlucky

00:06draw for the Darts sensation.

00:08The tournament will take place from October 7th to the 13th at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester,

00:14with the winner set to leave with a lucrative share of £600,000 in the prize pot.

00:21Littler though is facing an uphill battle from the first round, as he's been paired

00:25with former world champion Rob Cross.

00:28The two Darts stars are set for their ninth meeting, with the Darts Teenage Sensation

00:32winning seven of their previous matches.

00:35The Premier League champion is among five debutants in this year's competition.

00:40Reigning world champion Luke Humphreys will defend his title against Stephen Bunting.

00:45The odds stack in favour of Luke Humphreys to retain his title in Leicester, though second

00:50on the list is MVG with a point to prove and looking to add to his sixth title.

00:56Only Phil Taylor has won more.

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