Price Dominates In Manchester To Clinch Second Premier League Nightly Win

Premier League darts returned to Manchester’s AO Arena on Thursday night, with Gerwyn Price popping out the victor of Night 9 after beating Gian van Veen 6-2 in the ultimate.

Price was the standout participant all through the evening and picked up dominant wins towards Luke Humphries, Stephen Bunting after which Van Veen in the ultimate to clinch his second nightly win of the season.

‘The Iceman’ made quick work of all his opponents and dropped simply six legs throughout the entire night – averaging 104.46, 112.91 after which 105.84.

Price made a powerful begin in the ultimate with a 128 checkout to break Van Veen’s throw and take the primary leg.

The 2023 finalist went on to win the subsequent two as nicely, finally discovering himself 5-1 forward.

Van Veen clawed again yet another leg earlier than falling to his opponent’s glorious show. The victory sends Price up to second in the Premier League desk with seven nights remaining.

“He (Van Veen) wasn’t really on his game in that final, which I was happy with,” Price informed Sky Sports.

“I just want to pick up two points every week, to get a win is a bonus.

“We do not speak about it (the desk), but it surely’s undoubtedly in each participant’s head, anyone can qualify for the highest 4, I believe.”

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The night got off to a fast start with Bunting racing into a 5-0 lead against six-time Premier League winner Michael van Gerwen.

The Dutchman pulled it back to 5-3, only for Bunting to hit back and book his spot in the semi-finals – with Van Gerwen enduring a disappointing evening after missing eight checkouts throughout the opening encounter.

Another surprise followed with Price eliminating reigning champion Humphries.

‘The Iceman’ cruised to a 6-2 victory to extend his opponent’s difficult run in the 2026 Premier League, with Humphries exiting in the opening round for the fourth time this year.

A rematch of the World Championship final came next, with Luke Littler taking on Van Veen.

The young duo played out a superb encounter that saw Van Veen come out on top with a 6-5 win after a dramatic final leg saw both players miss match darts – including Littler failing to hit double seven and the Dutchman missing double 15.

There was controversy towards the end of the clash, with both players gesturing at each other and Littler riling up the crowd between Van Veen’s throws.

“I’m on 90, I miss double 15 on the within, after which I see him celebrating in the direction of the group. I do not suppose that is regular,” Van Veen said after.

“And then he additionally makes that crying gesture.

“He’s a fantastic darts player, but today he showed he’s not a good loser. Celebrating a miss from your opponent, that really annoys me.

“That’s why I gave him a glance. The reality he then misses three darts at a double, that is his drawback.”

Manchester’s quarter-finals had been rounded out with Josh Rock securing a 6-4 win over Jonny Clayton.

Price continued his strong form in the semi-finals with a comprehensive 6-2 triumph over Bunting after nailing a 112 checkout in the final leg.

The Iceman bettered his quarter-final average of 104.46 by managing a staggering 112.91 to book his spot in the final.

Van Veen followed by making quick work of Rock in a 6-3 victory, winning three legs on the bounce to seal his spot in the showpiece event against Price.

Premier League Darts night 10 takes place on Thursday, April 9th, in Brighton.