Premier League Night Nine: Price Delivers In Manchester
A performance built on control, scoring power and clinical execution. Gerwyn Price delivered a statement display in Manchester to secure Night Nine honours, marking his second nightly victory of the 2026 BetMGM Premier League campaign.
The Welshman climbed to second in the table following three commanding performances at the AO Arena, dispatching Luke Humphries, Stephen Bunting and Gian van Veen with a trio of 6–2 victories.
Price set the standard from the outset.
Facing reigning champion Humphries, he opened with superb 167 and 135 checkouts to establish early control, maintaining a 104.47 average in a composed 6–2 win to move into the semi-finals.
He elevated his level further in the last four.
Against Bunting, Price produced one of the standout performances of the tournament, averaging 112.91 and converting a brilliant 170 checkout. Despite a 106+ average from his opponent, Price remained in full control to secure another 6–2 victory.
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 delivered a strong, composed performance to overcome Van Gerwen, holding firm despite the Dutchman averaging 104.
Van Veen edged past league leader Littler in a deciding-leg encounter, while Rock produced a high-quality display to defeat Clayton, overcoming a 107.44 average from the Welshman.
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Price 6–2 Stephen Bunting
Gian van Veen 6–3 Josh Rock
Price maintained his authority with another high-level performance against Bunting, while Van Veen backed up his quarter-final win with a controlled display, highlighted by a clinical 160 finish.
The Final
Gerwyn Price 6–2 Gian van Veen
Price carried his momentum into the final with complete command.
Two clinical 128 checkouts helped him establish a 4–0 advantage, applying immediate pressure. Although Van Veen responded with consecutive legs, Price maintained his composure and control throughout.
A 105.84 average sealed a comprehensive victory, completing a flawless night’s work.
A performance defined by precision, consistency and elite-level 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, 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 intensifies.
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 peak form and the race for Finals Night continuing to build, every point carries increasing significance.
