Luke Littler has secured a thrilling victory over Gerwyn Price, ending the Welshman's six-game winning streak against the teenage sensation.
The young darts prodigy celebrated by tapping his watch as if to say "about time" after clinching the win on double tops.
Despite Price hitting a remarkable nine-darter during the contest, Littler's consistent performance proved too much for the experienced Welshman in front of a partisan Manchester crowd.
The match featured exceptional play from both competitors, with little separating them on the averages.
Gerwyn Price landed a nine-darter despite the crowds boos and jeers
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Littler's clinical finishing on tops was a highlight of the match, with the teenager hitting the double for three consecutive legs at one point.
He maintained an impressive 54.5% checkout rate compared to Price's 50%, proving decisive in the final result.
The statistics suggest a closer contest than the scoreline indicated, with Littler averaging 103.93 against Price's 103.47.
Littler's rapid throwing pace put constant pressure on his opponent, allowing him to race to finishes while Price struggled to keep up.
The highlight of the match came when Price delivered a perfect nine-dart leg, sending the Manchester crowd to their feet despite their clear preference for the home favourite.
Price hit back-to-back maximums before finding treble-19, treble-20 and pinning double-12 for the nine-darter.
The incredible moment briefly shifted the atmosphere in the arena, with even Littler's supporters acknowledging the rare feat.
Price followed up his perfect leg by taking out 64 on tops to keep himself in the contest.
Price's frustration with the crowd was evident throughout the match, as the Manchester audience firmly backed local favourite Littler.
After hitting tops to win the fourth leg, Price unleashed a massive reaction, screaming towards the crowd who had been booing him.
Luke Littler congratulated Gerwyn Price on his nine-darter before claiming victory
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The Welshman refused to be intimidated by the hostile reception, using it to fuel his performance.
Despite the crowd's clear preference for Littler, Price maintained his composure to deliver moments of brilliance, including his perfect leg.
The tension between Price and the audience added another layer of drama to an already thrilling contest.
Despite the scoreline, the match statistics revealed how close the contest truly was, with both players achieving averages above 103.
NINE-DARTER!!! GERWYN PRICE FINDS PERFECTION IN MANCHESTER!! 🤯🤯
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) April 10, 2025
A record fourth nine-darter is hit in the 2025 @BetMGMUK Premier League as Gerwyn Price strikes gold against Luke Littler!
RIDICULOUS FROM THE WELSHMAN!! pic.twitter.com/DOM7ID4V1L
Price outperformed Littler in maximum scoring, hitting five 180s compared to the teenager's single maximum.
Littler, however, recorded more 100-plus and 140-plus scores throughout the match.
The teenager's superior checkout percentage of 54.5% ultimately proved decisive against Price's 50%.
This combination of consistent scoring and clinical finishing allowed Littler to finally overcome his nemesis in what was a showcase of top-level darts.
