Van den Bergh: Premier League will make me a stronger player

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Dimitri Van den Bergh believes this year’s Cazoo Premier League will take his game to the next level, as he sets his sights on Night Four success in Dublin.

2023 Cazoo Premier League - Night Four preview

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The Cazoo Premier League roadshow rolls into Dublin on Thursday, as World Champion Michael Smith bids to maintain top spot by claiming back-to-back wins following his Night Three success.

Smith 'on top of the world' following Glasgow glory

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Michael Smith admitted it was a relief to open his Cazoo Premier League account on Thursday, after laying down a marker to claim the spoils on Night Three in Glasgow.

Glasgow glory as Smith opens Cazoo Premier League account

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Michael Smith won his first Cazoo Premier League night of 2023 by defeating Dimitri Van den Bergh 6-4 in the Glasgow final at the OVO Hydro.

Wright believes Glasgow crowd can inspire return to winning ways

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Peter Wright believes his home crowd in Glasgow can inspire his return to winning ways on Night Three of the Cazoo Premier League on Thursday.

2023 Cazoo Premier League - Night Three preview

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Peter Wright hopes a return to home soil can ignite his Cazoo Premier League campaign, as the Scot prepares to headline Night Three in Glasgow on Thursday.

Price pays tribute to Welsh fans following dream Cardiff return

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Gerwyn Price paid tribute to the Welsh fans after celebrating victory on a memorable night of Cazoo Premier League action in Cardiff on Thursday.

Price prevails on home soil to celebrate Night Two glory in Cardiff

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Gerwyn Price enjoyed a dream homecoming on a sensational evening of Cazoo Premier League action, defeating Nathan Aspinall 6-3 to triumph on Night Two in Cardiff on Thursday.

Clayton targeting dream Cardiff homecoming on Night Two

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Jonny Clayton admits it would be ‘a dream come true’ to triumph on home soil when he headlines Night Two of the Cazoo Premier League in Cardiff on Thursday.

2023 Cazoo Premier League Night Two preview

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Welsh duo Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton will headline Night Two of the 2023 Cazoo Premier League in front of a sell-out crowd at the Cardiff International Arena on Thursday.

Michael Smith triumphed on Night 16 of the Cazoo Premier League in Newcastle on Thursday, as Joe Cullen defeated World Champion Peter Wright to seal his place at next month's Play-Offs.

Smith was the only player in this year’s event without a night win to his name ahead of the trip to Tyneside, but the World Championship runner-up rectified that with victory on the final night of league phase action.

Smith recorded impressive wins over Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price at the Utilita Arena, before defying a late fightback from Jonny Clayton to scoop the £10,000 winner’s bonus.

“To finally get that win and get over the line was massive tonight. Sadly I didn't make the top four, but I ended on a high and a positive," said Smith.

“It was only me on zero wins in the Premier League, so I was playing for that, and luckily enough I fell over the line against Jonny."

The St Helen’s star had dumped out Van Gerwen in the quarter-finals for a second straight week, before easing past an out-of-sorts Price, who overcame James Wade earlier in the evening. 

Smith saved his best performance of the night until last, averaging 98 and converting 67% of his attempts at double to leapfrog Price and secure a sixth-place finish.

The 31-year-old made a blistering start to the Night 16 showpiece, following up an early break of throw with legs of 13 and 12 darts to establish a commanding 3-0 cushion.

The world number four extended his lead to 4-0, before Clayton reeled off three successive legs of his own to threaten an unlikely comeback.

Smith then halted Clayton’s charge with a fourth 180 and a 13-darter to move to the cusp of victory, before sealing the deal with a classy 112 checkout, to ensure all eight players ended the campaign with at least one night win to their name.

However, Cullen and Wright’s blockbuster showdown was the headline act in Newcastle, with the winner assured of a coveted top four spot.

The pair were locked on 22 points ahead of Thursday’s clash, but it was Cullen who came out on top in an enthralling affair to cap off a fine debut season.

The Masters champion prevailed on Night 15 in London to move above Wright in the table, and he maintained his fine form to deny the world number one a third Play-Off appearance.

Both players were imperious on the outer ring, with Cullen converting all six of his attempts at double 16 - including a clinical 105 kill in the penultimate leg, with Wright sat on a double after nine darts.

Despite this, Cullen was forced to settle for a fourth-place finish after succumbing to table-topper Clayton in the last four, in a repeat of last week’s final.

The Welshman fought back from 4-2 down to defeat Gary Anderson in the evening’s curtain-raiser, defying a 101 average from the spirited Scot to prevail in a deciding leg.

The reigning Premier League champion then recovered from 3-1 adrift to topple Cullen and reach his eighth final of the season, firing in four 180s in the process.

The Cazoo Premier League roadshow now heads to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin for the Play-Offs on June 13, with Clayton bidding to retain his title.

The 47-year-old will face Cullen in the opening semi-final, before former champions Van Gerwen and Wade collide – having finished second and third respectively. 

The Cazoo Premier League is being broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV for Rest of the World Subscribers (excluding UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland).

2022 Cazoo Premier League
Night 16 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
Thursday May 26
Quarter-Finals

Jonny Clayton 6-5 Gary Anderson
Joe Cullen 6-4 Peter Wright
Michael Smith 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
Gerwyn Price 6-4 James Wade

Semi-Finals
Jonny Clayton 6-4 Joe Cullen
Michael Smith 6-3 Gerwyn Price

Final
Michael Smith 6-3 Jonny Clayton

Click here to view match stats from all Night 16 matches.

Night 17 - Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin
Monday June 13
Semi-Finals

Jonny Clayton v Joe Cullen
Michael van Gerwen v James Wade

Final
Clayton/Cullen v Van Gerwen/Wade

Drawboard