Premier League Darts: Peter Wright keeps play-off hopes alive
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Peter Wright is still looking for his first major title in the PDC
Peter Wright kept his hopes of reaching the Premier League play-offs alive after beating James Wade in Manchester.
The Scot's 7-1 victory puts him just one point behind Adrian Lewis, who still occupies the final play-off spot despite a 7-2 defeat by Phil Taylor.
Gary Anderson beat Robert Thornton 7-1 to qualify and will join Michael van Gerwen, who won 7-2 against Raymond van Barneveld, and Taylor in the play-offs.
Rotterdam hosts the event next week, with the play-offs in London on 19 May.
It is the first time the Premier League has been to Holland in its 11-year history, with Wright facing home favourite Van Barneveld and Lewis playing reigning Premier League and world champion Anderson.
Dutchman Van Gerwen will also take on 16-time world champion Taylor - the winner topping the table and picking up a £25,000 league leaders' bonus.
Premier League - round 14 results
James Wade 1-7 Peter Wright
Gary Anderson 7-1 Robert Thornton
Michael van Gerwen 7-2 Raymond van Barneveld
Adrian Lewis 2-7 Phil Taylor
- Published29 April 2016
