Coverage of the Premier League continues on Thursday, March 12 from M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool at 7pm on Sky Sports Action
Saturday 7 March 2020 09:20, UK
Michael Smith sent out a loud statement with a 7-4 victory over world No 1 Michael van Gerwen, beating the Green Machine for the second time in a week.
Meanwhile, Luke Humphries created history by becoming the first Challenger/Contender to get a win in the Premier League, overcoming Gary Anderson 7-5 in Exeter.
Glen Durrant returned to the summit of the Premier League with an upset 7-3 win over Gerwyn Price, with Daryl Gurney picking up a point for his draw with Rob Cross.
Peter Wright was the other winner on the night, overcoming Nathan Aspinall 7-3.
Trailing 4-1, MVG looked to hold throw and work his way back into the match. He was looking good to do just that, hitting 139 to leave 90 after 12 darts.
However, he didn't get a chance to return to the oche in the leg, as the Bully Boy ruthlessly hit T18, D20, D20.
It was the body blow that changed the complexion of the game.
It may sound absurd to hail it as 'unsung', but Peter Wright's dominant win over Nathan Aspinall didn't dominate the headlines due to the drama elsewhere.
However, there's no doubt that it was performance of the night.
Snakebite bounced back from his dismal Dublin display to average 110 against the Asp, storming to a 7-3 win.
Hats off to Cool Hand Luke. He created history.
Could we see him in the Premier League as an outright competitor in the coming years?
Mardle breaks down Smith's victory, noting that "he was better than Michael van Gerwen for a long spell".
"[But] the night belongs to Luke Humphries. Thirteen have tried, and he succeeded tonight!"
After MVG's defeat, Glen Durrant returns to the top of the table. The Bully Boy is level on points with the three-time Lakeside champ, but Duzza leads on leg difference.
Stop number six of the darting roadshow sees the Premier League rock up to Liverpool. Local favourite Stephen Bunting is the latest Challenger, as the Bullet takes on Rob Cross.
The in-form Michael Smith comes up against world champ Peter Wright, while there's a real heavyweight clash with Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen facing off.
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Coverage of the Premier League continues on Thursday, March 12 from M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool at 7pm on Sky Sports Action with Rob Cross taking on local hero Stephen Bunting. Don't forget, the Premier League is on every Thursday all the way through until the Play-Offs in London on May 21.
