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Darts star Gerwyn Price will look to go one better this year as he prepares for the World Matchplay in Blackpool later this month.

Price, from Markham, was beaten in last year’s final by Michael van Gerwen – but will be heading into this year’s competition on the back of Wales’ World Cup of Darts win.

Price will face Stephen Bunting in his opening game in the competition, which is being played between July 15 and July 23 at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

Meanwhile Jonny Clayton, who partnered Price during last month’s World Cup of Darts victory, faces German number one Gabriel Clemens.

The tournament will see players compete across nine days of action for £800,000 in prize money, with the winner taking home £200,000 and the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy.

The schedule of play has not yet been confirmed, with the first round being played across the first three days from July 15 to July 17.