Gerwyn Price, the 2021 darts world champion, issued a confident warning to Luke Littler ahead of their BetMGM Premier League Darts semi-final at The O2 Arena on May 29, 2025, stating he’s ready to “put the heat” on Littler after frying fish and chips in his family’s takeaway shop in Wales. Price, who finished fourth in the Premier League standings, embraced the challenge of facing top seed Littler, saying, “I don’t really care about the Luke’s, the Michael’s… I know if I play well then I’ve got a really good chance of winning.” His preparation included working at his Markham fish and chip shop, where he served customers alongside his daughter and niece during a busy bank holiday. This hands-on approach, which he enjoys for “getting my hands dirty” and meeting fans, keeps him mentally fresh.

Context of the Showdown and Price’s Form

Price, 40, has a 7-3 head-to-head edge over Littler in 2025, including a 6-3 win in Nottingham’s Night Six final, where he capitalized on Littler’s 10 missed doubles despite a lower 94.1 average. However, Littler, the reigning champion, won their last two encounters, including a Manchester leg final, and topped the league with a record 45 points. Littler taunted Price’s fourth-place finish as a “mistake” after Price squandered a 5-1 lead against Chris Dobey, missing third place and a potentially easier semi-final. Price, unfazed, preferred the fourth spot for a pre-playoff break, saying, “I wanted to be fourth… a blessing in disguise.”

Price’s fish and chip shop work, doubles as mental prep, distracting him from darts pressure. He told the BBC, “Being in there, it is quite busy and it stops me thinking about darts too much,” crediting his sports psychologist for a positive 2025 mindset. His three Players Championship titles and three Premier League nightly wins, show resurgent form, though Littler’s 104.37 average and six nightly victories, make him a formidable foe.

Conclusion

Gerwyn Price fired a bold warning at Luke Littler, vowing to bring his A-game to their Premier League semi-final, backed by his fish and chip shop prep that keeps him mentally sharp. Despite Littler’s record 45 points and recent wins over Price, Price’s 7-3 head-to-head lead and relaxed mindset, make him a threat. His chip shop work, parallels Gauff’s and Littler’s humility. As Price, backed by Jonny Clayton’s prediction, faces Littler’s confidence, the O2 showdown promises intensity akin to French Open battles.