February 1st 2024.
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old sensation, is set to make his debut in the Premier League on Thursday night. His skills on the dartboard have already impressed top players like Nathan Aspinall, who even said that Luke did things in his house that he had never seen anyone do before.
Both Littler and Aspinall will be in action at the Premier League in Cardiff, with Littler facing world champion Luke Humphries and Aspinall taking on home favorite Gerwyn Price. This is just the latest challenge for the teenager, who has already had an incredible run to the World Championship final, won the Bahrain Darts Masters, and finished as runner-up at the Dutch Darts Masters.
Aspinall, who has seen Littler's talent up close as they are both in the same management stable, has high expectations for the young player in the Premier League. He believes that Littler has handled the pressure and attention that comes with his success remarkably well. Aspinall also notes that Littler's confidence on stage comes from his winning mentality.
Having practiced with Littler, Aspinall has seen firsthand just how good he is. He even compares playing against him to playing on a level 12 computer difficulty. Aspinall also reveals that Littler's natural talent for darts is due to starting at a young age, when his mind was like a sponge. In contrast, Aspinall himself didn't pick up a dart until he was 17.
While Littler's future in darts looks bright, Aspinall does have concerns about how he will handle the intense schedule of the PDC calendar. He believes that the Premier League will be tough for the young player, despite his current ranking as the number two player in the world. Aspinall also acknowledges that Littler has been performing well and achieving new things every week, but he worries that the hectic schedule of the European and Pro Tours will take a toll on him.
Aspinall, the current World Matchplay champion, has no doubt that Littler has the potential to win the Premier League. However, he also believes that the first month or so will be full of exciting moments for Littler, but as the demanding schedule continues, he may struggle to maintain his performance. Aspinall himself is confident that he will win the Premier League, but he predicts that Littler will still make it to the top four.
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