Jelle Klaasen and Kim Huybrechts desperate to hang onto Premier League Darts places
Thursday 23 March 2017 12:01, UK
Jelle Klaasen and Kim Huybrechts know that time is running out to survive Premier League Darts elimination.
The table's two bottom players have a chance to close the three-point gap on Dave Chisnall, who will not play on Thursday in Manchester having already played a game extra.
Huybrechts, who will face Gary Anderson, said: "It's a big game in that I'm playing a two-time world champion on the Premier League stage, and maybe it's a last chance to save myself.
I've had plenty of chances to get more points but have blown them and that shows that you can't afford to miss in the Premier League.
"I've just got to focus on the game though because if you get focused on the table then it only causes extra pressure.
"The 10 players are all very good and can be at the top of the league or get in trouble at the bottom too - I've had plenty of chances to get more points but have blown them and that shows that you can't afford to miss in the Premier League."
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Klaasen will face Adrian Lewis, and added: "The Premier League isn't over for me yet and I'll do everything I can to not get eliminated.
"I've had a good rest since Rotterdam and I hope that my wrist doesn't hurt much and I'll have a good chance to win the game."
The Premier League isn't over for me yet and I'll do everything I can to not get eliminated.
Klaasen and Huybrechts' desperation to put points on the board comes ahead of next week's Judgement Night in Cardiff, after which the bottom two players will exit Premier League Darts.
Premier League Darts is in Manchester on Thursday, live on Sky Sports from 7pm.
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