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The second and third-placed players could drag themselves closer to table-topper Michael Smith with a win. MVG, in particular due to his leg difference, could find himself top of the league having won back-to-back matches since his sole defeat. MVG did suffer a shock weekend loss to Jeffrey de Zwaan.

Price’s fifth opportunity to win his first PL match. Barney has won just once, himself. Worryingly for Price, he has failed to beat fellow debutants Gurney and Suljovic in his past two matches.

Snakebite is winless in two matches, after beating MVG, although he threw away a 6-3 lead to draw with Anderson. It might be a bad time to play Suljovic who, after claiming his maiden win, is aiming to create daylight between himself and the bottom two.

Two-time champ Anderson has lost two already and nearly lost against Snakebite last time out. His season hasn’t got going yet, amid a back injury. Maybe Gurney, who hasn’t won yet, is the perfect opponent for Anderson to pick on.

Smith’s 100 percent record continues into a fifth week. Cross, after a bad start, has suddenly clicked into gear with wins over Snakebite and Barney. This will be a major test of Smith’s authority.