Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Gerwyn Price has struggled with his doubles but he got that right last week, apart from in the final.

If he can piece it together he'll feel he can win the night and he can still qualify but he has to start piecing it together quickly.

Michael Smith speaking to Sky Sports: "Preparations have been going well, I've been throwing well. I want to put it all right tonight.

"I've spent all day in bed and just relaxing. I've done everything right that I normally do."

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It is a repeat of last week's Manchester semi-final between Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith in the third quarter-final in Birmingham.

Gerwyn Price hit a nine-darter in this fixture a week ago on his way to a 6-3 win over Bully Boy.

Both Smith and Price started tonight outside of the top four, but on current form, seem to be the two most likely challengers to break into the places for the play-off night on 23 May.

The two have already played each other in four Premier League matches so far this year, including the final in Cardiff on the opening night, with Smith currently 3-1 ahead in victories.

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Luke Littler showed inconsistencies in that match, but similarly to Luke Humphries in the first quarter-final, did enough to get the job done and we will now have a repeat of the World Championship final in tonight's first semi-final.

Littler came up with big darts when it mattered most, but Cross deserves credit for his performance and taking the game as deep as he did.

Cross averaged just under 100 there, while Littler was just below 98. Cross also took out 45.2% of his checkouts, while Littler finished 35.3% of his.

"Voltage" can feel a bit hard done by with this, his fifth straight quarter-final loss.

Luke Littler set his stall out early in this deciding leg with a maximum and it was exactly the start he needed with the throw.

Cross responds with a 140, but Littler, after 12 darts, continues strong and leaves himself needing 36 to win.

On Cross' favourite double 18, Littler misses the first two darts, but does take out double nine with the third to win 6-5.

A very topsy-turvy match, but it is job done for the teenager in the end.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

This is a typical Rob Cross performance. He just hangs in there and he's so tough to beat.

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Littler is showing his stuff now and leaves himself on 90 after nine darts to break Cross' throw.

On his first attempt, he finds treble 20 but misses two darts at double 15.

Cross visits needing 120. He goes single 20 and then treble 20, going low on his final dart at tops.

Littler takes out double 15 with his first dart back. A 13-dart leg to break throw.

We're going to a decider and Littler has the darts.

A first maximum of the match from Cross gives him the chance to break Littler in this crucial ninth leg.

Cross takes that chance on 85. After singles on 19 and 16, an excellent bull puts him back ahead at 5-4.

It is Cross' throw to win the match.

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Following a trebleless visit from Littler, Cross continues to pepper treble 18 to put him in control of leg eight and leave him 56 to take it.

Given Cross' success there tonight, he goes 20 and then double 18 to level this match up.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

Rob Cross is now just struggling to get that first dart where he wants it.

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Littler has gone from losing three legs in a row to doing the opposite.

Given six darts at 146, an 86 on his first visit sets him up for three darts at 60 to regain the lead.

The Nuke finds 20, another 20, and then double 10 once again is his saving grace and he is back ahead.

Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports

He was in trouble and now he's in charge. That is what can happen in the Premier League and when Luke Littler has three darts in hand.

He just seems able to win legs in clear-cut and quick fashion like few other players can.

Even when Littler looks a bit off the pace, it doesn't take him long to fight back.

A 134 sets himself up with 42 to win the sixth leg.

Cross almost takes out 116 to go 4-2 up, but goes just over on double 18. It would have been some finish.

Littler takes out 42 on his return - two, 20, double 10.

We are even.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

Luke Littler has done really well there. He's gained his composure and looks in full flow again.

He can turn legs and games around so quickly, as do all the best players in the world.

Better from Littler, who has thrown angrily recently. He finds a 174 to put pressure on Cross.

Voltage responds with a 177, showing how well he is playing.

Littler leaves himself on his beloved 170, but puts the last dart in 25, almost a perfect response.

Littler does checkout 25 on double 10 in his next visit to half Cross' lead.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

It feels like Luke Littler's head has gone for a second. He's just got to watch himself here and recompose. He's just throwing them at the moment.

Rob Cross is looking in good shape here, not like someone going into it off the back of four straight quarter-final defeats.

Littler is looking frustrated and Cross is on top at this stage.

A 48 checkout, two 16s and a double eight, puts him 3-1 up.

Littler, back on his throw, goes for an unorthodox route out on 73, but lands the bull finish in 25.

Cross then misses doubles on 16 and eight, unable to take out 92.

Littler then is unable to take out 25, missing doubles at 10 and five.

Cross breaks with a double two.

Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports

Luke Littler can blow you away if he gets an early lead, but if you can take him deep, you have a chance.

Against the throw, Littler starts off the second leg with two back-to-back visits of 134.

A rare 29 from Littler opens the door for Cross, who himself, responds with a 134.

Littler then fires back with a 180, pressuring Cross.

However, Cross holds his nerve. Finishing off a 102 checkout with 18, treble 16, double 18.

Great end to that leg.