Luke Littler has ignited a psychological battle with Gerwyn Price ahead of their Premier League Darts play-off semifinal at the O2 Arena on May 29, 2025, by cheekily pointing out Price’s “mistake” in finishing fourth in the regular season. After securing a record-breaking sixth nightly win in Sheffield on May 22, 2025, with a 6-3 victory over Luke Humphries, Littler amassed an unprecedented 45 points, clinching the top seed. Speaking to Sky Sports, as reported by Nottinghamshire Live, Littler highlighted Price’s collapse in Sheffield, where he squandered a 5-1 lead against Chris Dobey, allowing Nathan Aspinall to overtake him for third place. “Gezzy was 5-1 up, if he won that game he would have been third,” Littler said. “Is that a mistake? Certainly I am ready for next week.”
Price, who holds a 7-6 head-to-head edge over Littler, including six consecutive wins earlier in 2025, responded confidently on Instagram, writing, “I just wanna play first next week, gives me more time to rest for the final,” implying he’s already eyeing the championship match. Littler, however, has momentum, having won their last two encounters, including a 6-3 Leeds semifinal on May 8, where he averaged 104, per @OfficialPDC. Price’s Sheffield slip cost him a matchup with Humphries, leaving him to face the red-hot Littler, who pinned 155 and 170 checkouts in Sheffield.
The mind games escalated as Littler, the reigning champion, suggested Price’s fourth-place finish was a tactical error, setting up a high-stakes clash. Fans on X, like @Oche180, amplified Littler’s taunt, noting his readiness to exploit Price’s “shambles.” Price, a 2021 world champion with three nightly wins in 2025 (Dublin, Nottingham, Liverpool), remains a formidable opponent, but Littler’s 75% checkout rate and eight 180s in Sheffield signal his intent to defend his title.[]
