Gerwyn Price has fired back at critics questioning his inclusion in this year’s Premier League Darts, firmly defending his spot among the elite. ‘The Iceman’ has been in blistering form, already securing two nightly victories in the prestigious competition.
Despite currently sitting at world number 12, Price holds fourth place in the Premier League standings, putting him in strong contention for the playoffs at London’s O2 Arena. However, his selection, along with Nathan Aspinall’s, faced scrutiny earlier in the season, with players such as Mike De Decker and Dave Chisnall voicing their displeasure over their exclusions. But both Price and Aspinall have since responded in the best way possible—by delivering top-tier performances on the big stage.
Aspinall recently secured his first-ever European Tour title, while Price has added two Premier League night wins to his résumé, along with triumphing at Players Championship 2 and reaching the final of the Bahrain Darts Masters. These results reaffirm why he remains one of the sport’s top competitors.
Price: “We Are Not Just One-Offs”
Speaking to talkSPORT, Price dismissed the notion that Premier League spots should be awarded based on short-term form.
“They can all say what they want. You can’t just forget that me and Nathan [Aspinall] are not just one-offs,” Price stated. “We have been doing it for the last ten years consistently. The likes of those other players, they are very inconsistent. They need to do it in more than one tournament or one season to be picked in the Premier League.”
The former world champion emphasized the rigorous demands of the Premier League, highlighting that qualification is based on sustained excellence rather than a single standout event.
“It’s not an easy tournament to be involved in. You don’t just get gifted from one simple tournament,” he continued. “I knew in my head that I still had the game. I just wasn’t getting the results. But it’s changing this year.”
Next Challenge: Premier League Round Eight in Newcastle
Price’s recent performances have made a strong case for his Premier League inclusion, though he did suffer a setback last weekend, falling to Michael van Gerwen in the quarterfinals of the European Darts Trophy. However, his focus now shifts back to the Premier League, where he will take on Rob Cross in the eighth round of play in Newcastle this Thursday.
With his form trending upward, ‘Gezzy’ will be eager to further solidify his standing and silence the doubters once and for all. Will he continue his march toward the playoffs, or will the competition catch up? One thing is certain—Price is ready to prove his worth, one match at a time.
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