Premier League Night Nine: Price Dominates In Manchester
A night of authority, relentless scoring and clinical finishing. Gerwyn Price produced a dominant display to claim Night Nine honours in Manchester, securing his second nightly win of the 2026 BetMGM Premier League campaign.
The Welshman surged into second place in the table following a trio of commanding performances at the AO Arena, defeating Luke Humphries, Stephen Bunting and Gian van Veen all by 6–2 scorelines.
Price made an immediate statement in his opening match.
Facing reigning champion Humphries, he opened with stunning 167 and 135 checkouts to seize control early, maintaining a 104.47 average in a composed 6–2 victory to progress to the semi-finals.
He elevated his performance further in the last four.
Taking on Bunting, Price delivered one of the standout displays of the tournament so far, averaging an exceptional 112.91 and landing a spectacular 170 checkout. Despite Bunting averaging over 106, Price remained in complete control to secure another 6–2 win.
Quarter-Finals
Stephen Bunting 6–3 Michael van Gerwen
Gerwyn Price 6–2 Luke Humphries
Gian van Veen 6–5 Luke Littler
Josh Rock 6–4 Jonny Clayton
Bunting produced a strong display to overcome Van Gerwen, holding firm despite a 104 average from the Dutchman.
Van Veen edged past league leader Littler in a deciding-leg thriller, while Rock continued his momentum with an impressive win over Clayton, defying a 107.44 average from the Welshman.
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Price 6–2 Stephen Bunting
Gian van Veen 6–3 Josh Rock
Price continued his dominant run with a high-quality victory over Bunting, while Van Veen backed up his quarter-final win with a composed performance against Rock, highlighted by a superb 160 checkout.
The Final
Gerwyn Price 6–2 Gian van Veen
Price carried his momentum into the final with complete authority.
Two clinical 128 checkouts helped him establish a commanding 4–0 lead, applying immediate pressure on Van Veen. The Dutchman responded with back-to-back legs, but Price never allowed the contest to shift.
Maintaining his intensity throughout, Price closed out the match with a 105.84 average to complete a flawless night of darts.
A performance defined by power scoring, precision and ruthless finishing.
“I was chasing two points first and foremost in my first game against Luke,” said Price.
“I started with two big checkouts which settled me, and then I played really well against Stephen, who also played well.
“Sometimes you just feel like you can’t miss, and that’s how it felt tonight.”
Night Nine – Key Insights
180s: 41
Highest Average: 112.91 (Gerwyn Price)
Highest Checkout: 170 (Gerwyn Price)
League Picture
Littler remains two points clear at the top of the table despite his early exit in Manchester.
Price’s victory moves him into second place, with Clayton and Van Gerwen completing the top four. Van Veen climbs into fifth, keeping the pressure on the play-off positions as the campaign continues.
Night Ten – Brighton Centre
Thursday April 9
Quarter-Finals
Luke Humphries v Jonny Clayton
Gerwyn Price v Josh Rock
Luke Littler v Stephen Bunting
Michael van Gerwen v Gian van Veen
The Premier League heads to Brighton next.
With Price hitting top form and the race for Finals Night intensifying, every point continues to carry significance.
