UK Darts Issue 12 - March 2014 | Page 26

Premier League: Week 5 has a game in hand. Robert Thornton’s solitary point, from two matches, sees him drawn into the relegation battle for the first time and the Scot will need some good results over the next couple of weeks if he is to avoid being passed by Whitlock and Taylor. Having two top players at the foot of the table means that just about everyone is in danger of the drop as we approach four of the most crucial Premier League weeks ever played. One thing is for sure, Peter Wright will be glad of his unbeaten record. After Week 5 Peter Wright Michael van Gerwen Raymond van Barnveld Gary Anderson Wes Newton Adrian Lewis Robert Thornton Dave Chisnall Phil Taylor Simon Whitlock P 5 5 5 5 4 5 6 5 5 5 W 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 D 2 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 L 0 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 4 4 +/+13 +10 +8 -1 +3 -1 -1 -3 -12 -16 Pts 8 7 7 6 5 5 4 4 2 2