Phil Taylor says Luke Littler could be beaten by an amateur darts player in a single leg. Speaking on the possibility in Sky’s coverage, Taylor argues that, in one-off situations, the right amateur performance could be enough to secure a win.

Both outlets attribute the comments to Taylor and frame them around the idea of variance in short-format play. They do not provide details about a specific amateur opponent or a planned match, and the claim is presented as an assessment of what could happen in a one-leg scenario rather than a prediction of a multi-leg contest.

The reporting is consistent in focusing on Taylor’s view that Littler’s skills can be challenged even by non-professional players when the contest is brief. No further context, such as tournament stakes or match circumstances, is added beyond the general discussion of single-leg outcomes.