Luke Littler has emerged as one of the best-known sportsman in the UK after turning the darting world upside down.
Making his World Championship debut in 2023, the teenager is already a Triple Crown winner, lifting both the World Championship and World Matchplay in 2025, on top of his Premier League triumph in 2024.
With plenty of media duties for Littler to abide by on a regular basis, he is questioned on numerous topics, including football.
A huge Manchester United supporter, Littler was asked for his top five Premier League players recently and included some stars from rival sides Liverpool and Manchester City.
5
Eberechi Eze
Crystal Palace
Arguably a surprise inclusion in the list despite a wonderful 2024/25 season with Crystal Palace is Eberechi Eze.
The England international helped the Eagles win the FA Cup with a victory over Manchester City, a team Littler won’t be fond of due to his Red Devils ties.
Eze’s fine form in the final third as an attacking midfielder saw him score eight goals and provide eight assists in the Premier League.
4
Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United
Another name in Littler’s list that may catch some off guard is Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
The Brazilian did help the Magpies qualify for the Champions League, defeating the Red Devils both home and away. Guimaraes scored in the 4-1 win for Newcastle over Ruben Amorim’s side at St James’ Park in April.
3
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United
Littler had to include Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in his list, with the Portugal international having a standout season despite the overall struggles at Old Trafford.
Fernandes scored 19 goals and registered 19 assists in all competitions, helping United to the Europa League final, while also lifting the Nations League with Portugal.
2
Rodri
Manchester City
Coming in at number two is Manchester City star midfielder Rodri, who missed large parts of the 2024/25 season through injury.
Littler highlighted the fact that the Spaniard is a Ballon d’Or winner, and his absence from Pep Guardiola’s side was huge, with City struggling without their main midfielder.
1
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
Despite Littler being a United fan, he had to name rival Mohamed Salah as his top Premier League star following his unbelievable season for Liverpool.
The Egyptian King broke records in 2024/25 as the Reds won the title, with Salah scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists in the top flight. The first name in Littler’s list, it’s hard to argue against him when it comes to the Liverpool star being the best in the Premier League.
