Premier League Darts results: Van Gerwen and Anderson win on emotional night in Sheffield
THE Premier League Darts reached Sheffield tonight - here's all the results from an action pack evening.
Premier League Darts: Michael van Gerwen is looking to extend his lead at the top
Week 10 of the Premier League headed to the FlyDSA Arena with leader Michael Van Gerwen in action against Simon Whitlock.
With the eliminations of Mensur Suljovic and Gerwyn Price at Judgement Night the remaining players roll into Sheffield this evening in what was an emotional night following the passing of darts legend Eric Bristow.
Michael Smith, second in the table, hoped Whitlock would cause an upset against Van Gerwen, before he took on PDC world champion Rob Cross.
Smith has caused plenty of upsets himself this season and former darts pro Wayne Mardle backed Smith to continue his impressive form.
ERIC BRISTOW TRIBUTES IN SHEFFIELD
Rob Cross is in action against Michael Smith this evening
“They're both picking up points. Rob had a big win last week against Anderson,” he said.
“Last week was also massive for Smith, beating Barney. Everything about that spoke volumes about Smith.
“We're now seeing the best of Smith. He's played himself into form.
“Cross wasn't well at the weekend - he had a bug. Maybe he still isn't 100 per cent but, I can assure you, Smith is playing the darts of his life.”
Darts fans pay tribute to the late Eric Bristow
Premier League Darts: Peter Wright pays tribute to Eric Bristow
Down at the bottom of the table, Peter Wright, who has just one win to his name this season, faced Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld.
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS RESULTS
Raymond van Barneveld 3-7 Daryl Gurney
Peter Wright 2-7 Gary Anderson
Michael van Gerwen 7-1 Simon Whitlock
Michael Smith 5-7 Rob Cross
Raymond van Barneveld 2-7 Peter Wright