Gerwyn Price sends out message to players who missed out on Premier League spot: ''They need to prove it a little bit more''

Gerwyn Price has sent a clear warning to his competitors after claiming victory on Night 3 of the Premier League Darts in Dublin. The former world champion was in top form throughout the evening, defeating both reigning world champion Luke Littler and world number one Luke Humphries on his way to the final.

Once there, ‘The Iceman’ delivered another commanding performance, averaging 100.57 and hitting 50% of his checkouts to secure a 6-3 win over Nathan Aspinall. It was Price’s first nightly Premier League win since Event 11 in 2023, a season in which he ultimately finished as the runner-up in the play-offs.

Price also extended his unbeaten run against Littler on the PDC stage to five consecutive wins, but he dismissed the idea that he has a psychological edge over the teenage sensation. “I don’t think it’s that I have a particularly good record against him – it’s just that I have confidence in my own ability, and I know if I play well and bring my A Game to the stage, then whether it’s Luke or Michael [van Gerwen] or anybody, it doesn’t matter who I play.

He continued: “And I always say that. Some people say I am cocky and arrogant saying it, but it ain’t like that. If I am playing well, I know I’ll win games. I don’t think (it’s in his head). If it keeps happening, like it did when I lost to Michael van Gerwen 19 times on the bounce, the longer it goes on, then maybe it will (feel like a jinx).''

Despite his dominant display in Dublin, Price insisted that he wasn’t even at his best. ''I wouldn’t say that was my A Game in Dublin – my highest average on the night was 102. That was probably like my B game. There is a hell of a lot more in the tank when I am on it.''

Price also addressed the criticism of his Premier League selection, particularly from players like Mike De Decker and Dave Chisnall, who were overlooked despite strong performances.

"We deliver," Price stated firmly. "You know, we weren’t as consistent as we wanted to be last year or maybe the last 12-18 months, but when push comes to shove, we will deliver, and we will put bums on seats and we will entertain.''

He then issued a challenge to those left out. “We want to do that every week. Week-in, week-out. Can Damon Heta, Mike De Decker and Chizzy do that? Maybe. But they need to prove it a little bit more.”