STEPHEN BUNTING is preparing for one of the biggest nights of his career when he takes on Phil Taylor in the Betway Premier League in Liverpool on Thursday.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is aiming to continue his stunning start to 2015 with another victory when he takes on rival Gary Anderson in the Betway Premier League on Thursday.

WORLD CHAMPION Gary Anderson and world number one Michael van Gerwen renew their rivalry in the Betway Premier League on Thursday night as home duo Stephen Bunting and Dave Chisnall take on Phil Taylor and James Wade in Liverpool.

ERIC BRISTOW is to return to the oche on Thursday for a special charity game against Liverpool FC legend Jan Molby ahead of the Betway Premier League at the Echo Arena.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN claimed victory in the German Darts Championship with a stunning 6-2 win over Gary Anderson in an incredible final at Halle 39 in Hildesheim on Sunday.

ADRIAN LEWIS stormed into the German Darts Championship quarter-finals with a super-show against Peter Wright on Sunday afternoon, as Michael van Gerwen whitewashed Stephen Bunting in Hildesheim.

GARY ANDERSON and Michael van Gerwen overcame tricky opponents as they won through to the German Darts Championship third round on Saturday, as Adrian Lewis and Stephen Bunting enjoyed whitewashes in Hildesheim.

JELLE KLAASEN produced a brilliant display to defeat Jamie Caven in the German Darts Championship first round as he set up an all-Dutch clash with world number one Michael van Gerwen in Hildesheim.

THE schedule of play for the German Darts Championship is now available, following the draw in Hildesheim.

PHIL TAYLOR, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, James Wade and Dave Chisnall produced sublime performances as they picked up victories in the Betway Premier League in Bournemouth.