Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals

Defending champion Luke Littler advances to quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship after defeating Rob Cross amidst a booing crowd. Littler's stellar performance, with an average of 106.58 and exceptional sets, secured his victory. Despite the crowd's support for Cross, Littler remained unfazed and thanked them for their contribution to his prize money. Littler is set to face Luke Woodhouse or Krzysztof Ratajski in the next round on New Year's Day.