Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
Image source, Kieran Cleeves/PDCLuke Littler is the champion. That's something we've had to get used to saying!
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Welshman Jonny Clayton has a five-point lead at the top of the table but he had to settle for a runner-up spot in Cardiff three days ago, losing the final to Luke Littler.
World champion Littler had made a slow start to his campaign but achieved his first night win to move into the top four.
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
UK Open runner-up James Wade, speaking on stage after his defeat by Luke Littler: "Luke was just too good for me in the end. I was maybe a little bit gassed out, being older than he is.
"I couldn't quite find it but hats off to him, he's doing what he does and he does it quite easily. No one likes losing.
"Perhaps it doesn't always get reflected how I'm doing, but over the past 18 months I've done alright.
"He [Littler] is playing really well. I'm happy to be in the final, I hate losing more than anyone but I lost to the better player on the day."
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
UK Open champion Luke Littler, speaking on stage after his 11-7 victory over James Wade: "It feels amazing [to go back-to-back]. I don't think it's been the best of tournaments for me average-wise but I've dug deep throughout the tournament and come out with a win.
"James is always behind you. If he had hit those double tops, it could have been a different game. We always have a good battle.
"I wasn't happy through the earlier rounds but as a player you've got to dig deep."
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
Luke Littler joins Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen in going back-to-back at the UK Open.
You'd quite fancy him to make it three on the spin next year too.
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
Luke Littler says it's not been his best tournament, but he had to dig deep.
Full quotes from the champ coming right up.
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
I hope Luke Littler has a large trophy cabinet at home.
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
James Wade picks up his runner-up trophy and a cheque for £60,000.
Not bad for a weekend's work.
Result: Wade 7-11 Littler
Luke Littler wasn't at his best during the tournament but he takes the silverware home again.
How on earth does someone stop him?
Wade 7-11 Littler
Back comes Luke Littler to bang in the double six to become a two-time UK Open champion.
It's back-to-back for the world number one. He is just too good.
Image source, Kieran Cleeves/PDCWade 7-10 Littler
Double 12 for the title...
Luke Littler misses all three darts!
Wade 7-10 Littler
Luke Littler is down to 90 with James Wade not on a finish.
He goes the safe route and leaves 24 for the title.
Wade 7-10 Littler
James Wade probably knows his race is run here with Luke Littler down to 230 against the darts.
Wade 7-10 Littler
Luke Littler can't take out 78 and James Wade gets his chance on 64 but he misses tops again.
The Nuke needs one dart at double six and he's one leg away.
Wade 7-9 Littler
Luke Littler is averaging 100 and is leading this final but he's not quite at the races here, compared with his brilliant best.
Still, he's two legs away from winning this title for a second year running.
Wade 7-9 Littler
James Wade is in control on his throw. He's down to 139 with Luke Littler on 164.
Wade gets down to 56 as Littler misses bull for a huge finish. Big moment now with Wade missing two at tops.
Back comes Littler to finally hit D10 and move two away.
Wade 7-8 Littler
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on ITV4
That is the first time we've seen any reaction from Luke Littler.
Was it relief?
Wade 7-8 Littler
James Wade has upped his level. He's down to a finish first against the throw, but he misses bull.
Luke Littler reacts after taking out a 116 to lead again, before heading off for the last break of the final.
Image source, Kieran Cleeves/PDCWade 7-7 Littler
James Wade is improving. He's down to 54 with Luke Littler on 106.
Wade needs tops but misses two, so can Littler capitalise? He can't. He miles off the double.
Back comes Wade to level it up.
Wade 6-7 Littler
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on ITV4
I wonder if James Wade starts hitting, it might take Luke by surprise?
Just for reference, Wade is averaging 88 and Littler is averaging a ton.
It's 7-6.
