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From 3-1 down to 4-3 up, Michael van Gerwen is flying now.

It's another 13-darter to break the Gerwyn Price throw.

He is completely in control now. But these things can change quickly...

Finally, a hold of throw - and Michael van Gerwen has found his rhythm.

He's racing through these legs and hits double eight to level it up.

Gerwyn Price was well back in the 200s.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

Playing first and knowing his rivals are coming later puts added pressure on Michael van Gerwen.

Win here, even if he doesn't win the night, he's putting pressure on the others. Lose and the table could look very different come the end of the night.

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It's four breaks in a row as Michael van Gerwen casually takes out 125!

A maximum gave him the chance and this time he made no mistake.

It's a 12-dart break of throw. Superb arrows.

Superb leg from both players but Michael van Gerwen can't finish it off.

He misses two darts at tops for 2-2 and Gerwyn Price nips in, he hits tops and restores his two-leg advantage.

Michael van Gerwen hits back immediately!

Superb response as a 180 leaves him needing just 28.

Gerwyn Price can't reel in the big fish and MVG returns to take out double 14.

A 13-dart break.

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A roar of celebration from Gerwyn Price as he gets the early break.

He was in control of the leg but one disappointing visit gives Michael van Gerwen a sniff.

With 160 required, he hits the two treble 20s but just misses tops.

Price doesn't give him another chance. He hits tops and leads 2-0.

Good start from Gerwyn Price!

He misses the bull for a 130 checkout but comes back to hit double 12 for a 14-dart hold of throw.

Ice, Ice, Baby and Seven Nation Army have been played, the crowd are in fine voice.

We're just about ready to go on week 15 of the Premier League Darts.

Gerwyn Price will throw first...

Gerwyn Price talking to Sky Sports about missing last week through injury: "It wasn't much pain, just weakness in my arm. I wouldn't say I'm 100% fit but I am here to play.

"I haven't picked up many darts in the past two weeks so I'm not sure how they are going to come out."

Michael van Gerwen talking to Sky Sports: "You have to keep moving on. I had a fantastic performance last week but didn't really reward myself. You have to move on. You can look back but it doesn't matter, you have to move forward.

"Every week is important so it's not different. I've been in the Premier League most out of this field so I need to make sure I do what I do best and play well."

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First up tonight, Michael van Gerwen takes on Gerwyn Price as he aims to book his place at finals night.

Van Gerwen already has four nightly wins this season but it has been all or nothing for the Dutchman, with last week's quarter-final loss to Rob Cross the seventh time in 14 weeks that he's fallen at the first hurdle.

However, he is still fourth in the table and a good night tonight would go a long way to securing his place at the O2 Arena in a couple of weeks.

Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price is out of contention for the top four.

Injury forced him to miss week 14 in Aberdeen and that confirmed he would not be advancing from the league stage.

But he's back now and, after reaching two finals without success, will be hoping to get over the line this week.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

The format is violate. You need a little bit of luck.

They are all so closely matched. Michael Smith has found a battling quality over the past couple of years and he'll need that against Nathan Aspinall who thrives in these situations.

I expect it to go to next week. What positions people will finish in I don't know. It will be the width of the wire.

As always we want to hear from you! Will Luke Littler claim a record fifth nightly win? Who do you think will make it through to the play-offs? Who would you like to see at the O2 in a couple of weeks?

For all that and any other matters arising, get in touch using the details above.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

It is a huge night, especially for Nathan Aspinall and the two Michaels.

If Michael van Gerwen wins the first match of the night then the pressure is really on Michael Smith.

I think it will go down to next week but the players would love to get it done tonight.

Luke Littler is sitting pretty at the top, Luke Humphries is safely through in second.

Now it is all about who will claim those last two play-off places...

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Teenager Luke Littler secured his place in the Premier League play-offs by beating Rob Cross 6-4 in the final on night 14 in Aberdeen.

The 17-year-old's victory was his fourth of the season and he has beaten 2020 world champion Cross in successive weekly finals.

Littler is joined in the four-man play-offs at London's O2 Arena on 23 May by world number one Luke Humphries, who has secured his place because of the remaining fixtures.

Warrington-born Littler is eight points clear of world champion Humphries and is well placed to seal top spot with just two weeks left of the regular season.

For those of you joining us for the first time, Premier League Darts is played across 16 initial weeks in the league stage with quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final each night.

Each of the eight players is guaranteed to face the other seven in the quarter-finals in weeks 1-7 and 9-15, with weeks 8 and 16's fixtures done off the table. It means we will get fourth v fifth in Sheffield on the final league-stage night, with the play-off spots potentially on the line.

Players earn two points per quarter-final win, an additional point if they win their semi-final and five for winning the night.

The top four players after the group stage progress to the play-off night at London's O2 Arena on 23 May, with first facing fourth and second against third in a best-of-19-leg match. The final, which is the best of 21 legs, follows.

If players are level on points after the 16 weeks then places are decided by nights won and then matches won.

Here's what is coming up this evening...

• Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
• Luke Littler v Peter Wright
• Luke Humphries v Rob Cross
• Nathan Aspinall v Michael Smith

It comes around quickly, doesn't it? Another Thursday night and plenty more brilliant darts to keep us all entertained!

The Premier League roadshow has reached Leeds and with just two weeks until finals night at London's O2 Arena, time is running out for the precious points they need to book their place.

Who will join Luke Littler and Luke Humphries? Tonight could go a long way towards providing us with an answer.

Game on!