“Maybe I should say I’m the best in the world”: Luke Littler continues to develop fear factor after another nightly win
“Maybe I Should Say I’m the Best in the World”: Luke Littler Continues to Build His Fear Factor After Another Dominant Victory
Luke Littler secured a record-equalling fourth nightly win in the 2025 Premier League Darts season, defeating Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final on Night Eight in Newcastle.
After his victory, Littler spoke about his growing reputation as the best player in the world, admitting that he might start referring to himself that way. He kicked off the evening with a stunning 109.98 average against Stephen Bunting, followed by a 6-3 semi-final victory over Rob Cross. In the final, he dominated Humphries, even adjusting his throw mid-match due to fatigue.
Humphries, who played in Gottingen last weekend, appeared exhausted, while Littler has been focused solely on the Premier League in recent weeks.
Littler Reflects on His Performance
“I’m happy with how I played tonight,” Littler said. “I drifted off towards the end, feeling a bit tired, but I’m just glad I got over the line in the final. Going into the semi-final, I knew I was only a few 180s away from hitting 200 for the season. Coming into tonight, I was leading with 92, with Humphries in second at 44—it just shows how strong my power scoring is.”
Littler also revealed his mid-match throwing adjustment:
“My normal throw felt off because I was tired, so I changed it up a bit. After the match, Luke said he was exhausted too, but I just had to stick in there.”
Is Littler the Best in the World?
Many consider Littler the top player in darts right now, and he acknowledged that he might have to embrace the title.
“People keep saying I’m the best in the world at the moment, but I’ve never really claimed that myself. That said, I am outperforming everyone, so maybe I should start saying it. We’ll see how things go.”
He also discussed the psychological edge he has over opponents:
“When I play certain players, I can sense when I’ve got them beaten. Luke Humphries, for example, shows frustration when he’s struggling—if he hits 60 or 41 and isn’t happy, his next throw often repeats the pattern. That’s when I know to capitalize.”
Pushing for Records
Littler’s ambition now is to finish the Premier League season on top and set new records:
“Last week, I said I wanted to finish first again and go back-to-back. Now, I’m in a fight for the top spot and to break the record for most nightly wins. I think I’m two ahead of the rest right now. The goal is to win a fifth night and see what happens from there.”
