Premier League Darts: Mensur Suljovic and Peter Wright battle to survive the drop, live on Sky Sports
Catch Premier League Judgement Night live on Sky Sports Action & Sky Sports Mix from 7pm on Thursday
By Sky Sports Darts
Thursday 5 April 2018 19:14, UK
Mensur Suljovic or Peter Wright will follow Gerwyn Price out of the Premier League as the roadshow hits Liverpool for Judgement Night, live on Sky Sports.
Live Premier League Darts
Suljovic and Wright will battle to avoid elimination at the Echo Arena. We run the rule over five tungsten duels on Merseyside this Thursday night.
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Watch how the drama unfolded on week eight of the Premier League from Belfast
Gary Anderson v Rob Cross
Talking point
World champions collide as Anderson and Cross clash in the opening match of the night. Both men are eyeing a play-off berth. 'The Flying Scotsman' will be aiming to extend his unbeaten run to six Premier League games, while 'Voltage' will be looking to get back to winning ways after suffering his first defeat in five matches against Daryl Gurney in Belfast last week.
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Gary Anderson nailed this stunning 124 checkout on the bull during his win over Mensur Suljovic in Belfast last week...
Daryl Gurney v Peter Wright
Talking point
Wright, came from 6-3 down to claim a vital draw with Simon Whitlock last week. 'Snakebite' sits one point ahead of Suljovic and knows victory would secure safety. A point, however, would mean squeaky bum time. Gurney ensured his survival with a homecoming win over Rob Cross in Belfast and the World Grand Prix champion could come out and throw his darts with plenty of freedom against the world No 2 and last year's runner-up. Wright is a man in form, however, despite losing 8-5 in the final of the German Grand Prix in Munich to MVG on Monday.
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Daryl Gurney came out to a wall of noise when he faced Rob Cross in Belfast...
Mensur Suljovic v Michael van Gerwen
Talking point
The Austrian in the thick of the elimination battle but must first hope Peter Wright is beaten by Daryl Gurney before facing the most daunting task of having to upset world No 1 and Premier League leader Michael van Gerwen in order to stay alive. Can he do it? 'The Gentle' has hope knowing that he has won four of their eight meetings. But MVG warned his rivals last week that his 'form is good' and 'my scoring power isn't there yet'. He collected a 22nd European Tour title and a second in as many weeks on Monday. Expect an avalanche of ton-plus finishing!
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Michael van Gerwen's show-stopping 132 was the highlight of his victory over Dutch rival Raymond van Barneveld last Thursday
Mensur is in a tough situation but his tournament average is quite good. He has had a bit of bad luck but I can't worry about that - I have to try and beat him this week. Mensur is a good player and has a lot of respect but I still have to treat this like any other game.
Raymond van Barneveld v Michael Smith
Talking point
Smith will be aiming to keep the heat on leader Michael van Gerwen when he faces Dutch legend and 2014 champion Van Barneveld. 'Bully Boy' has won six of his eight games this season, and the former World Youth Champion has said he is 'not producing it on that stage at the moment'. Barney is currently on eight points and remains firmly in the mix for a Play-Off place.
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Michael Smith admits he has yet to hit top form after crushing Gerwyn Price in Belfast
Raymond's been in some good form recently and I'm looking forward to the game. I'm confident of winning and maybe I've been trying too hard to impress people and maybe I need to relax and enjoy it and then my best form might come out.
Smith aims to keep Barney run going
Michael Smith has not lost to Raymond van Barneveld in a TV encounter since the 2016 World Championship.
Simon Whitlock v Gerwyn Price
Talking point
With Price already eliminated 'The Wizard' can relax as he aims to record his first win in six Premier League matches. Whitlock, who let slip a three-leg lead from a winning position to draw with Peter Wright in Belfast, currently sits in fifth position and remains in the thick of the Play-Off hunt. He will be out to make it 4-0 in head-to-head meetings against the Welshman in Liverpool.
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Simon Whitlock's snazzy 124 finish was the highlight of his draw with Peter Wright last week
The 2018 Premier League heads to the Echo Arena in Liverpool for Judgement Night on Thursday, with coverage underway from 7pm on Sky Sports Action & Sky Sports Mix, which you can find on channel 287, and is free for all Sky customers. Six weeks of tungsten action will then continue through to the season's conclusion with the Play-Offs on May 17 at The O2 in London.
Judgement Night - April 5 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool
Gary Anderson
v
Rob Cross
Daryl Gurney
v
Peter Wright
Mensur Suljovic
v
Michael van Gerwen
Raymond van Barneveld
v
Michael Smith
Simon Whitlock
v
Gerwyn Price
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