Nathan Aspinall has called for changes to be made to the Premier League Darts rules, despite the fact that his proposal would have left him out of contention for the 2025 edition.

Currently, the top four players in the PDC Order of Merit are joined by four wildcard selections to make up the eight-person field, with the competition running from February 6 until May.

Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross will be joined joined by Stephen Bunting, Gerwyn Price, Chris Dobey and Aspinall himself to compete for the biggest slice of the £1million prize pot.

‘The Asp’, 33, believes the PDC should consider allowing the top eight players in the world to take part to avoid confusion – even if it means him being denied the chance to compete.

“If it was down to me, I’d make it [the Premier League Darts] the top eight in the world to save all the stuff that I’ve been through,” Aspinall said.

“The disappointment from [World Grand Prix winner] Mike de Decker, who is world No. 24. To save all that ‘is he in or is he not?’ Top eight… done.

“That’s what I would do. I would’ve missed out on this year, but I would’ve took it.

“In my opinion, if they made it top eight or if they made it 10 players, then there is no arguing is there? But it’s not that, and I’m buzzing that I’m here.”

Aspinall did not automatically qualify for the event as he is ranked 11th in the Order of Merit, but managed to secure entry for a third successive year.

But his inclusion was met with criticism, especially after De Decker was snubbed despite winning the World Grand Prix in October.

And the 2020 runner-up wants fixtures to start a month later to help darts players get some momentum before entering the star-studded event.

“I think for me, if I could honestly make a decision, I’d like it to go back a month,” he added. “Starting it in the first week of March gives me [the chance to] get a few Pro Tours under my belt, get that winning feeling a bit more.

“Obviously I’ve won a few games this year since Bahrain but trying to play more, get a few more games under my belt, bit more time on the practice board.

“I haven’t had much time to practice because I missed two weeks pretty much because of a knock my elbow.But I come alive in the Premier League, playing week in and week out.

“I’ve already said I’m committing to the tour this year, so what better way to start Thursday night by beating the world number one, potentially two or three in the world, and then go win in week one?

“That would be a great statement and great confidence boost.”