Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation, delivered a playful taunt aimed at world No. 1 Luke Humphries ahead of their Premier League Darts clash in Leeds on May 8, 2025, capitalizing on Humphries’ support for Leeds United. As reported by *Sky Sports Darts* and *Darts News* on X, Littler, a Manchester United fan, quipped, “I said to him, ‘You’re going back down next year, mate, enjoy it while you can.’ Easy six points,” referencing Leeds United’s recent promotion to the Premier League after their Championship play-off victory over Southampton on May 4, 2025. The cheeky jab, posted by @Oche180 and @DartsNews02, stirred excitement among fans, with Littler’s comment framed as a lighthearted dig predicting Leeds’ relegation next season.
The taunt adds spice to their upcoming quarter-final match at the First Direct Arena, part of Night 14 of the 2025 Premier League Darts season. Littler, the reigning champion, leads the standings with 30 points, four ahead of Humphries, who has won three nightly events but trails Littler’s five. Their rivalry, marked by Littler’s 6-1 thrashing of Humphries in Newcastle on March 27, 2025, and a 6-5 win in Glasgow on February 13, is intensified by moments like Littler’s 164 checkout in Nottingham, highlighted by @SkySportsDarts. Humphries, however, avenged earlier losses with a 6-4 win in Manchester on April 10, denying Littler a record fifth nightly win.
Littler’s banter reflects his growing confidence, having already secured a play-off spot at the O2 Arena on May 29. Humphries, despite the jab, remains a formidable opponent, with a 46.2% checkout rate in Manchester compared to Littler’s 19%, per *GB News*. The Leeds crowd, likely to favor Humphries, adds another layer of intrigue, especially after past crowd disruptions, like whistling in Glasgow that Littler criticized, saying it worsened his focus. As both players vie for top seeding, Littler’s taunt sets the stage for a heated encounter, blending personal rivalry with their battle for Premier League supremacy.[]
