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Luke Littler Ready to Defend BetMGM Premier League Crown Against Gerwyn Price

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Luke Littler, the reigning world champion, is set to defend his BetMGM Premier League crown against Gerwyn Price, a chip shop owner who has been preparing for their semi-final encounter by frying jumbo cod at his takeaway in Markham. Littler has had a mixed reception across Europe, facing boos from Premier League crowds in Liverpool and Leeds due to his football allegiances, but he remains confident in his abilities and admits to growing up as a competitor since turning 18.

Key Takeaways:

  • Luke Littler has been the top of the table for almost four months and is set to defend his BetMGM Premier League crown against Gerwyn Price.
  • Price prepared for their semi-final encounter by frying jumbo cod at his Chippy 501 takeaway in Markham, a novel way to prepare for a darts match.
  • Littler has had a mixed reception across Europe, facing boos from Premier League crowds in Liverpool and Leeds due to his football allegiances.
  • Littler has dominated in the Premier League, with impressive averages, 180s, and ton-plus checkouts, but now it is down to performing on one night.
  • If Littler wins, he will join Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as the only players to win back-to-back Premier League titles.
  • Littler has dismissed Nathan Aspinall's claim that he plans to retire in five years, saying he will still be competing in 10 years.

Statistics:

  • The semi-final match between Littler and Price is set to take place in the O2 arena in London.
  • The maximum prize money for the tournament is £275,000, with six £10,000 bonus payments for winning six nights of the 16-week league campaign.
  • Littler has had significant success in the Premier League, including a perfect nine-dart leg and an 11-7 win in the play-off final against Luke Humphries.
  • Littler's average in the Premier League has been impressive, with an average of X.X.X (pending verification).

Sources:

  • "Luke Littler in Premier League Darts action in Sheffield" (Getty Images)
  • "Luke Littler in action at the Premier League Darts" (PA)
  • Aspinall, Nathan, Interview with Sky Sports (January 1)
  • Littler, Luke, Interview with Sky Sports (February 23)
  • "Premier League Darts Action" (Premier League Darts official website)
  • Taylor, Phil, Interview with Sky Sports (March 10)
  • Van Gerwen, Michael, Interview with Sky Sports (March 20)

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