In a thrilling display of skill and nerve, Stephen Bunting clinched his inaugural victory in the 2025 BetMGM Premier League at Berlin’s Uber Arena. After a challenging start to the tournament, where he lost his first eight matches, Bunting triumphed over Nathan Aspinall, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price, marking his first successful night with maximum points.
A visibly emotional Bunting shared, “I’ve put a lot of work in behind the scenes. I have given 110% every week and tonight I’ve won an event. I’m so happy,” highlighting his dedication and recent hard work. He reminisced about hitting a nine-darter in practice, buoying his confidence as he secured his first points of the campaign.
The final match unfolded with heightened tension as Bunting and Price battled neck and neck, with both players unable to hold their throws. At a critical moment, Price looked set to clinch victory but missed two match darts, allowing Bunting to equalise and eventually outshine in a nail-biting decider with a 107 checkout.
This victory brings Bunting closer to climbing the table, now only two points behind Chris Dobey and eight points shy of the top four. At 39 years old, he envisions a potential late surge into the Play-Offs, saying, “I’ve been playing well without getting the results, so now this is going to give me huge confidence.”
The evening commenced with the anticipated news of Michael van Gerwen’s withdrawal due to a shoulder injury, granting Price a bye into the semi-finals. Capitalising on this, Price defeated Dobey 6-2 to reach the finale. Earlier, Bunting had triumphed over Humphries, who earned points by defeating Rob Cross.
Looking ahead, the next round of Premier League action is set for April 10 in Manchester, where Bunting will face Humphries again. The evening promises exciting matchups, including Dobey up against van Gerwen and Littler battling Price.
Stephen Bunting achieved his first victory in the 2025 BetMGM Premier League on Night Nine in Berlin, defeating Nathan Aspinall, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price. This win breaks his losing streak of eight games, enhancing his confidence and placing him closer to Play-Off contention. The event witnessed dramatic matches, buoyed by the withdrawal of Michael van Gerwen due to injury.
Stephen Bunting’s triumphant win at Night Nine of the BetMGM Premier League represents a significant turnaround in his campaign. Overcoming a string of defeats, his victory not only boosts his confidence but also positions him closer to contention in the league. With renewed zeal, Bunting looks forward to future matches, hoping to continue his climb up the standings.
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