Michael van Gerwen and James Wade steal the show at Premier League Darts
Friday 8 February 2019 12:32, UK
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A round-up of all the action from the opening day of the Premier League Darts
Michael van Gerwen started Premier League Darts with a bang, James Wade beat Barney, and Chris Dobey proved that the 'contenders' are not just making up the numbers...
The results
Michael van Gerwen
7-5
Michael Smith
Peter Wright
6-6
Rob Cross
Chris Dobey
6-6
Mensur Suljovic
James Wade
7-4
Raymond van Barneveld
Gerwyn Price
7-4
Daryl Gurney
Live Premier League Darts
Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith put down a marker to the rest of the Premier League with a titanic tungsten tussle in front of 8,000 fans at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on Thursday.
The road to Play-Offs night at The O2 began with fireworks in the north-east, with a quick reunion of last month's World Championship finalists at Alexandra Palace, and the duo did not disappoint in a rip-roaring contest won by the Dutch ace. Read the report here
The best checkout
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Chris Dobey got off to a Hollywood start with a 113 checkout in his first leg!
We know Gerwyn can play like that, he just hasn't been himself since the Grand Slam. It's not just his first win in the Premier League, it's his first win since winning the Grand Slam final. He's back winning now and that will help him.
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We take a look at the nine contenders joining Premier League Darts for the 2019 season
What comes next? Thursday, February 14 at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Peter Wright
vs
Michael Smith
Rob Cross
vs
James Wade
Raymond van Barneveld
vs
Gerwyn Price
Daryl Gurney
vs
Glen Durrant
Mensur Suljovic
vs
Michael van Gerwen
The Premier League heads to The SSE Hydro in Glasgow for night two on Thursday, February 14. You can also stay up to date with all the action by following us @SkySportsDarts and get all the latest news, previews and interviews sky.mnosports.com/darts
