PDC Premier League 2019

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Play-Offs - Thursday May 23
The O2, London
Semi-Finals

Michael van Gerwen (96.48) 10 (19) 7 (94.02) Daryl Gurney
Rob Cross v James Wade

Final

Michael van Gerwen v Cross/Wade

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Disappointing first semi final for me, but MVG will not be giving that too much of a thought as he goes through to the final.

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Have to say the PL Finals night always brings back great memories for me. Had only just joined the forum prior to the 2011 Finals night and will never forget Gary winning his first PL title and how fantastic it felt.

Would never have thought, those 8 years ago, that I would ever be a regular poster on the site, but for better or worse, depending on your opinion, I am still here.

Hopefully, some of our newer posters will feel the same in 2027.

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Think this next semi final could be a great game, and despite betting Wade to beat Cross last week, feel really confident that Rob will turn the tables tonight and beat James.

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Cross deservedly 6-4 up at the interval, but you just know that despite being a break up and having throw, Cross has still a long way to go before winning this match.

[ChrisW]

Wade just not at the races today.

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Wade just not at the races today.

Folded after the first 9 legs. Made it easy for Cross in the end.

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Play-Offs - Thursday May 23
The O2, London
Semi-Finals

Michael van Gerwen (96.48) 10 (19) 7 (94.02) Daryl Gurney
Rob Cross (100.31) 10 19) 5 (91.91) James Wade

Final

Michael van Gerwen v Rob Cross

[Ginge]

Wade and Cross both to have 1 or more 100+ is 6/4 with PP/Betfair...ignore the 8/13 on the opening page and go into the Checkout section (and then Checkout Specials).
Both have done it 11 and 12 times this season out of 16 and this is longer format.

Wade missed D16 for a 112, had a mare when presented with a 100, and then decided to check out a 98.

I want to shout at him hard in the face, the crazy bastard.

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Wade and Cross both to have 1 or more 100+ is 6/4 with PP/Betfair...ignore the 8/13 on the opening page and go into the Checkout section (and then Checkout Specials).
Both have done it 11 and 12 times this season out of 16 and this is longer format.

Wade missed D16 for a 112, had a mare when presented with a 100, and then decided to check out a 98.

I want to shout at him hard in the face, the crazy bastard.

As long as it for your country.

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Play-Offs - Thursday May 23
The O2, London
Semi-Finals

Michael van Gerwen (96.48) 10 (19) 7 (94.02) Daryl Gurney
Rob Cross (100.31) 10 19) 5 (91.91) James Wade

Final

Michael van Gerwen (103.36) 11 (21) 5 (100.98) Rob Cross

[ChrisW]

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN won his fifth Unibet Premier League title at The O2 in London on Thursday, defeating Rob Cross 11-5 in the final.

World number one Van Gerwen recorded a 10-7 win over Play-Offs debutant Daryl Gurney in the semi-finals to make it through to his seventh successive Premier League final.

There, the reigning World Champion got the better of Cross in the battle of the world's top two to win a record-equalling fourth consecutive Premier League crown and the £250,000 top prize.

"This feeling of winning the Premier League never changes, it means a lot to me,"said Van Gerwen, who had already secured the £25,000 league leader's bonus after topping the league table for a seventh straight year.

"This year has been an amazing tournament, and at times a difficult tournament for myself, but in the end I came through and that's all that matters.

"It's really tough because you have to perform week-in week-out for 17 nights, travelling every week and keep preparing yourself for the next game.

"The last few months have been hard for me but to lift this trophy at the end of it makes it all worthwhile.

"Rob is a gentleman and a top player who pushed me all the way. He's been chasing me all year but it wasn't quite enough for him this time but he is a strong rival for the future."

The final between the top two from the league phase began with a break of throw in the opening leg from Van Gerwen, who went on to take out 90 for a double-break and a 4-1 lead.

The Dutchman, who ended the match with five 180s and a 103.36 average, then landed a 112 checkout for a 5-1 advantage, before Cross rallied and took the next three legs to make it 5-4.

The tenth leg proved to be a pivotal point in the contest as former World Champion Cross fired wide with three darts at double to level, allowing Van Gerwen to take out 74 to make it 6-4 at the interval.

After the break, Van Gerwen poured more water on the Cross fire with a 72 checkout to break throw and put daylight between the pair, which he followed up with an 11-dart hold of throw.

Cross found double six to stop the rot and reduce the arrears to 8-5, only for Van Gerwen to reel off the final three legs, sealing victory in style with a sublime 130 checkout to tearfully retain his title.

"The Premier League this year has been brilliant for me, I've loved performing in front of amazing crowds every week," said Cross, who made it through to his first Premier League final with an authoritative 10-5 win over 2009 champion James Wade.

"I didn't play too badly in the final, but I still believe I can play a lot better and there's so much more to come from me.

"Michael is a phenomenal player and he deserves to win this title, but one day I will get him.

"I had so much adrenaline pumping through me and it probably cost me the game at 5-4 when I missed those crucial doubles.

"I'm going to keep moving forward for the rest of the year and I believe I can win things."

Gurney had won through to the Play-Offs in his second season competing in the Premier League, but admitted: "I feel like I've missed an opportunity - Michael was there for the taking and I've let him off.

"It wasn't a classic but it was entertaining because we were both trying so hard. I was hanging in there but the way I played was the way I was practising.

"My aim this year was to improve on what I did last year and I've done that."

2019 Unibet Premier League
Play-Offs - Thursday May 23
The O2, London
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Daryl Gurney
Rob Cross 10-5 James Wade

Final
Michael van Gerwen 11-5 Rob Cross

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LiveDarts interview with MVG.

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LiveDarts interview with Rob Cross.

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Only got in from work at 8.30 and nearly went down to the pub to watch. Nothing spectacular then?

[BlueSpark]

Only got in from work at 8.30 and nearly went down to the pub to watch. Nothing spectacular then?

Not remotely

[JOEY]

Only got in from work at 8.30 and nearly went down to the pub to watch. Nothing spectacular then?

Not remotely

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1st time I've ever said this after going but I didn't enjoy last night, something was wrong, was very flat all night apart from a 4 leg spell from Cross in the final. Hope it's not the start of me not caring about all the tournament's like some post on here

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Only got in from work at 8.30 and nearly went down to the pub to watch. Nothing spectacular then?

Not remotely

100%

1st time I've ever said this after going but I didn't enjoy last night, something was wrong, was very flat all night apart from a 4 leg spell from Cross in the final. Hope it's not the start of me not caring about all the tournament's like some post on here

When you say flat do you mean the darts or how you felt when it was on?
What was the atmosphere like re the general crowd: was that flat as well or just a case you may have got darting overload?