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Littler got a nightly win in the Premier League in Aberdeen on Thursday (Getty)

Luke Littler responded to a social media debate about a hypothetical half-marathon race against Mo Farah, which would include hitting a 501 darts checkout after each mile.

Littler expressed confidence he would win, suggesting Farah would struggle with the darts component, and offered to take on the challenge for charity once he has “lost a bit of timber”.

The darts star laid down the gauntlet to Farah after securing his fifth nightly win of the Premier League season in Aberdeen on Thursday, defeating Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final.

This victory propelled Littler to the top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Jonny Clayton.

He reflected on his improved performance in the Premier League, noting his success in other tournaments like the Masters and UK Open.

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