NOPPERT CRUSHES BUNTING IN PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT

DANNY NOPPERT sent a chilling Premier League warning to selectors after obliterating Stephen Bunting at the World Masters.

World No.10 Noppert defeated ‘The Bullet’ 4-0, dropping just ONE leg in a ruthless display to book his quarter-final place.

The Dutchman averaged a classy 96.43, smashed in 50 per cent of his doubles, and barely gave Bunting a sniff.

Noppert was snubbed from the Premier League despite having a brilliant 2025 campaign, reaching the semi-finals of FOUR PDC major events.

Pundits questioned the decision but Noppert insists his exclusion from the weekly invitational tournament has only fuelled his hunger.

He said: “I’m really happy. I think Stephen didn’t show up – he missed a lot of opportunities to make it difficult. I’m happy that he didn’t!

“I think Stephen [Bunting] deserved it [Premier League spot] on the rankings and of course he’s a class player for the crowd.

“He’s a real showman and I’m not – I let my darts do the talking.

“I want to keep going. I’m more motivated than ever, because my performances are good and I believe in myself more than ever.”

Noppert returns to action on Sunday afternoon and will face either Luke Humphries or Luke Woodhouse for a spot in the semi-final at Milton Keynes.

Image by Taylor Lanning.