Gerwyn Price backed to beat Luke Littler to Premier League glory by World Cup team-mate Jonny Clayton
Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price’s World Cup of Darts partner, has tipped the 2021 world champion to outshine Luke Littler and claim the 2025 Premier League Darts title. Speaking ahead of the Premier League Finals Night on May 29, 2025, at London’s O2 Arena, Clayton praised Price’s ability to “spoil the party,” citing his strong head-to-head record against Littler and two nine-darters in the 2025 campaign. This prediction aligns with the French Open’s themes of resilience, seen in Carlos Alcaraz’s media rebuttal and Ons Jabeur’s scheduling rant, as Price, ranked fourth, faces top-seeded Littler in the semi-finals.
Clayton’s Confidence in Price
Clayton, a 2021 Premier League champion, highlighted Price’s knack for upsetting favorites, stating, “Gezzy has the knack of spoiling the party… I’m backing him to shock Littler and win the final.” Price’s dominance over Littler includes seven wins in their last nine meetings, notably a 6-3 victory in Nottingham’s Night Six final, where Price’s 50% double success rate overcame Littler’s 103.39 average. Price also hit a nine-darter against Littler in Manchester, one of his five record-setting Premier League nine-darters. Clayton, who won the 2020 and 2023 World Cup with Price, emphasized their camaraderie, saying, “Gezzy’s my best mate on tour… his confidence is unreal.”
Despite Littler’s 38-point lead and four nightly wins in 2025, Clayton believes Price’s experience and 13 match wins, including triumphs in Dublin, Nottingham, and Liverpool, make him a threat. Price’s semi-final berth, secured with a Leeds semifinal run, positions him to challenge Littler, who he’s beaten consistently.
Littler’s Dominance and Price’s Resilience
Littler, the 2024 Premier League champion, is favored after a debut season with a nine-darter in the final against Luke Humphries. His 2025 campaign, with 140.91 average performances and a Grand Slam title, has kept him atop the standings, but losses to Price, including a 6-5 Players Championship thriller, highlight vulnerabilities. Littler’s own comment that Price “made a mistake” finishing fourth adds spice to their semi-final. Posts on X reflect fan belief in Price’s edge.
Price’s resilience, rebounding from a tough 2024 with no televised ranking quarter-finals, mirrors French Open narratives like de Minaur’s fight against Laslo Djere and Alcaraz’s media clarity. Clayton’s faith in Price’s “A-game mentality,” draws from their World Cup dominance, defeating Scotland 10-2 in 2023.
Premier League Finals and Broader Context
The Finals Night features Littler vs. Price and Humphries vs. Nathan Aspinall, with the winner needing 11 legs. Clayton predicts Price could beat either Humphries or Aspinall in the final, citing his 104.43 average in Liverpool’s win. However, Littler’s 104.78 average against Price in their latest Leeds clash on May 8, 2025, shows his threat. The French Open’s pressure themes, from Jabeur’s equity fight to Raducanu’s coaching dynamic, parallel darts’ high stakes, where Price’s mental toughness, lauded by Clayton, could be decisive.
Conclusion
Jonny Clayton’s backing of Gerwyn Price to defeat Luke Littler and win the 2025 Premier League Darts title rests on Price’s proven edge over the teenager, with seven wins in nine recent matches, and two nine-darters. Facing Littler in the May 29 semi-final, Price’s resilience, seen in Nottingham’s 6-3 win, echoes French Open stars like Alcaraz and de Minaur. Clayton’s confidence in his World Cup partner fuels belief in an upset, with fans on X buzzing about Price’s potential to claim glory at the O2.
