Phil Taylor on Littler: In my best form, I would beat him.

Phil Taylor is confident about winning against Luke Littler

According to The Sun: The legendary player Phil Taylor is confident that he can win in an exciting duel against Luke Littler. Taylor, holder of a record 16 world championships, shared his thoughts on the upcoming match with the young champion.

Littler, who is currently ranked second in the world rankings, has already won six major titles and gained fame after his surprising debut at the end of 2023. However, Taylor is confident that he can defeat him on the big stage.

“It will be a good game. In my best form, I had an average of 117, and I had times with 109 as well. That was with old darts and different equipment. Now, with the new darts, one can play better. I think it would be an exciting game, but I am sure I would win. Don’t tell Littler that…”

Taylor's thoughts on modern players

Taylor also expressed his thoughts on the lineup for next season's Premier League. He named several stars, including Luke Littler, Josh Rock, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Nathan Aspinall, Stephen Bunting, and Gerwyn Price.

“In my opinion, it is really very difficult. Many of them are rising up the rankings quickly, but people just don’t know who they are,”

When asked about a potential return of Michael Smith to the Premier League, Taylor shared his honest opinion:

“Michael Smith, no. And he knows that. I don’t want to put him down, but he’s just not good enough at the moment,”

Notable personalities in darts

Taylor, who has won 87 major titles, is regarded as the greatest player of all time. He also shared his thoughts on his favorite players in the darts world that he would love to see on his 'Darts Mountain'.

“Darts Mountain? Eric [Bristow], I would definitely put myself there, Denis [Priestley] as well, and maybe Michael van Gerwen,”

“And Barney [Raymond van Barneveld], actually. That’s a tough question.”

Phil Taylor remains an important figure in the world of darts and leaves a lasting impression not only as a player but also as a commentator and analyst. His comments on modern players open up an exciting perspective for everyone who follows the progress of this sport, as the competition for titles becomes increasingly intense. Will Taylor be able to confirm his words in the future duel against Littler — time will tell.