LIVERPOOL, England — In a thrilling night of darts at the M&S Bank Arena, Gerwyn Price defeated Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final of Night 12 of the Premier League Darts, securing his third nightly victory of the season.
The evening was electric, with Price receiving a warm reception from the crowd, a contrast to his usual experiences. “When I’m on my game, I am the best in the world. I’m just a little inconsistent,” Price remarked. His performance peaked with an average of 104.43, showcasing his skill as the playoffs approach.
Humphries, the current world number one, had a standout night of his own. He began with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall, averaging an impressive 113.5. However, he struggled to maintain that form in the final, ultimately losing to Price. “I wanted to get some points and ease the pressure on me,” Humphries noted after the match.
Meanwhile, Luke Littler, who aimed to set a record with a fifth nightly win, saw his hopes dashed in the quarter-finals. After racing to a 4-0 lead against Michael van Gerwen, Littler lost the match 6-5. “I thought I had it in the bag, but it slipped away,” Littler reflected. Despite the setback, he maintains his lead in the league standings.
Rob Cross had a commanding performance against local favorite Stephen Bunting, defeating him 6-1 in the quarter-finals. Cross continues to show strong form, securing a spot in the semi-finals after overcoming Humphries 6-4.
The atmosphere in the arena was buoyant, with fans dressing up and cheering on their favorites, adding to the excitement of the evening. Price’s victory moves him to third place in the Premier League standings, while Humphries remains in second with 26 points.
The competition intensifies as the players vie for crucial points leading into the playoffs, scheduled for May 29, 2025. The next Premier League Darts night will take place in Birmingham on May 1, 2025, featuring more thrilling matchups as Littler takes on Bunting, Aspinall faces Dobey, Humphries goes up against Price, and Cross is matched against van Gerwen.
“Every match is pivotal as we look to solidify our positions for the playoffs,” Price stated. Fans are eager to see if Price can maintain his winning form or if Littler can bounce back from his disappointment.
