Littler earned the wrath of the local fans following his spat with Dutchman Gian van Veen two weeks ago.

Jonny Clayton ultimately moved three points ahead of Littler in the table.

The first five rounds of the competition have produced five different nightly winners.

Littler was beaten by Jonny Clayton for the second week running.

Littler has made it his mission to defend his historic title and on this evidence it is going to take something special to stop him.