Gerwyn Price continues surprisingly impressive Luke Littler record on way to Premier League triumph
Gerwyn Price won the night in Dublin at Premier League Darts, securing an impressive fifth straight win over Luke Littler in the process. The third night for darts’ elite took place in the Irish capital with current champion Littler looking to capitalise on his victory in Glasgow last week. GettyPrice ousted Littler in the quarter finals in Dublin extending his streak[/caption] ‘The Nuke’ had the crowd on his back on this occasion, with Price receiving vocal support from the crowd in Ireland. And it was Price who got the better of the teenage sensation edging the clash 6-4 on the night. ‘The Iceman’ averaged 102 in another stellar display over Littler, which was his fifth consecutive win against the world champion. Price has had success against Littler dating back to last June where he began with victories in the US Darts Masters and Australian Darts Masters. This year, he has also had the beating of Littler, eliminating him from the Bahrain Masters and in this month’s Players Championship 2. Now he has rounded off his run with his latest win, and is in sensational form. The Welshman then continued his fine night at the office when stepping into the semi-finals against world No.1 Luke Humphries. He sensationally ousted the stunned Englishman 6-3, hitting six out of his seven darts at double. Price’s success on the outer ring was formidable, even reeling in the big fish 170 finish, and it booked his place in the final, where he would take on the night’s surprise package Nathan Aspinall. ‘The Asp’ fancied his chances after getting off the mark with wins over Rob Cross and Michael van Gerwen. Price then took out Humphries secure a simply incredible second victoryGetty Price picked up where he left off, and despite a resilient display from Aspinall, the Welshman got the job done. Aspinall edged into a 3-2 lead and at times it looked ominous for the former world champion. But incredibly, and as he had shown all night, he rallied to yet another incredible victory. He secured a 6-3 win and roared in front of the Dublin crowd, who had been very vocal and generous in their support on Thursday night. The 39-year-old rose to second in the table, and if he can continue to replicate his fine fettle, can be considered a real contender for the £500,000 prize money. Price had a difficult 2024 and will be delighted that is form is continuing to show on the Premier League stage. And Price went on to beat Aspinall and lift the titleGetty He took a break from the sport last year, but returned for the World Championship, taking a positive run to the quarter finals. The 39-year-old has been in good form early on this year, even securing his first PDC ranking title in the Players Championship Two final. Despite the defeat in their opening match, it is certainly not panic stations for Littler, who has performed well so far, and already has a healthy position in the overall standings table. But Price will take huge confidence from his display tonight, and will go into next week’s show in Exeter.
Gerwyn Price won the night in Dublin at Premier League Darts, securing an impressive fifth straight win over Luke Littler in the process.
The third night for darts’ elite took place in the Irish capital with current champion Littler looking to capitalise on his victory in Glasgow last week.
‘The Nuke’ had the crowd on his back on this occasion, with Price receiving vocal support from the crowd in Ireland.
And it was Price who got the better of the teenage sensation edging the clash 6-4 on the night.
‘The Iceman’ averaged 102 in another stellar display over Littler, which was his fifth consecutive win against the world champion.
Price has had success against Littler dating back to last June where he began with victories in the US Darts Masters and Australian Darts Masters.
This year, he has also had the beating of Littler, eliminating him from the Bahrain Masters and in this month’s Players Championship 2.
Now he has rounded off his run with his latest win, and is in sensational form.
The Welshman then continued his fine night at the office when stepping into the semi-finals against world No.1 Luke Humphries.
He sensationally ousted the stunned Englishman 6-3, hitting six out of his seven darts at double.
Price’s success on the outer ring was formidable, even reeling in the big fish 170 finish, and it booked his place in the final, where he would take on the night’s surprise package Nathan Aspinall.
‘The Asp’ fancied his chances after getting off the mark with wins over Rob Cross and Michael van Gerwen.
Price picked up where he left off, and despite a resilient display from Aspinall, the Welshman got the job done.
Aspinall edged into a 3-2 lead and at times it looked ominous for the former world champion.
But incredibly, and as he had shown all night, he rallied to yet another incredible victory.
He secured a 6-3 win and roared in front of the Dublin crowd, who had been very vocal and generous in their support on Thursday night.
The 39-year-old rose to second in the table, and if he can continue to replicate his fine fettle, can be considered a real contender for the £500,000 prize money.
Price had a difficult 2024 and will be delighted that is form is continuing to show on the Premier League stage.
He took a break from the sport last year, but returned for the World Championship, taking a positive run to the quarter finals.
The 39-year-old has been in good form early on this year, even securing his first PDC ranking title in the Players Championship Two final.
Despite the defeat in their opening match, it is certainly not panic stations for Littler, who has performed well so far, and already has a healthy position in the overall standings table.
But Price will take huge confidence from his display tonight, and will go into next week’s show in Exeter.
