Luke Littler Calls Out Gerwyn Price’s ‘Mistake’ After Securing Top Seed in 2025 Premier League Darts

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation, didn’t hold back in his press conference following his record-breaking sixth nightly win at the 2025 Premier League Darts in Sheffield on May 22, 2025, pointing out what he saw as a critical error by rival Gerwyn Price. Littler, who clinched a historic 45-point haul with a 6-3 final victory over Luke Humphries, taunted Price over his failure to secure third place in the standings, saying, “Gezzy was 5-1 up, if he won that game he would have been third. Is that a mistake? Certainly I am ready for next week,” as reported by Nottinghamshire Live and Daily Star on May 23, 2025. The comment referenced Price’s collapse in a Sheffield quarterfinal against Chris Dobey, where he squandered a 5-1 lead to lose 6-5, dropping to fourth place and setting up a tougher play-off semifinal against Littler at London’s O2 Arena on May 29, 2025.

Price’s Costly Collapse

Price’s loss to Dobey allowed Nathan Aspinall to overtake him for third, finishing with 30 points to Price’s 28, while Littler’s 45 points and Humphries’ 30 secured the top two spots, per BBC Sport. Littler’s jab was a calculated mind game, as noted by Daily Star, highlighting his growing confidence against Price, whom he’s beaten in their last two Premier League encounters (6-3 in Leeds on May 8 and 6-4 in Birmingham on May 1), despite Price leading their 2025 head-to-head 7-6. Price, a former world champion, responded defiantly on Instagram, saying, “I just wanna play first next week, gives me more time to rest for the final,” suggesting he’s unfazed by the draw and eyeing a deep run, per Daily Star.

Littler’s Dominant Sheffield Night

Littler’s Sheffield performance was dominant, featuring a 114 average, eight 180s, and 155 and 170 checkouts, per Sky Sports. His press conference remarks underscored the strategic advantage of his top seed, noting, “Playing the first semi-final is so crucial because there is not that big of a turnaround,” a sentiment echoed from his Birmingham win, per @Oche180 on X. Price’s “mistake” cost him a potentially easier semifinal against Humphries, who faces Aspinall, but his 55% double success rate in 2025, compared to Littler’s 75% in Sheffield, keeps him dangerous, per BBC Sport. Fans on X, like @phillbarrs, amplified Littler’s warning, posting, “Luke Littler breaks more records and warns the rest that he will be ready for next week’s finals.” With their rivalry heating up, Littler’s psychological edge and Price’s resolve set the stage for an explosive play-off clash.