PETER MANLEY predicts who will win the William Hill World Darts Championship.

DARTS' biggest-ever event begins on Thursday, with Rob Cross beginning his title defence at Alexandra Palace.

Christopher Kempf takes a look at the most dramatic moments at the World Championship when the match is on the line.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN believes he must improve his finishing if he is to lift a third William Hill World Championship title.

PDC referee Russ Bray shares some of his favourite World Championship memories.

MORE countries than ever before will be represented at the 2018/2019 William Hill World Darts Championship.

PDC co-founder Rod Harrington shares his World Championship memories.

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD has no doubt that he can claim a sixth world title.

Christopher Kempf analyses which players have the most ranking money to lose and gain at the World Championship.

We take a look back at the 2017/2018 William Hill World Championship in pictures.