ive-time Premier League champion Michael van Gerwen – completing a hat-trick of consecutive victories after a 8-6 win over Peter Wright.
Mighty Mike averaged 100.20 in the repeat of the 2017 final, hitting key big checkouts of 145, 126 and 113. The Dutchman now faces Jonny Clayton in the play-offs as he looks to claim Premier League title number 6 of his career.
"To top the table is really important for me, but the tournament isn't finished yet," said Van Gerwen. "I want to win that title tomorrow.
"I can't really complain with 23 points, considering where I came from last year.
"It's always nice to beat Peter, he is a class player and I enjoyed playing in front of the phenomenal crowd tonight."
Friday's Play-Offs will begin with the first semi-final between Van Gerwen and Clayton, followed by De Sousa v Aspinall, with the winners returning for the final after a short interval.
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2021 Unibet Premier League
Night 16, Thursday May 27
Gary Anderson 6-8 James Wade
Nathan Aspinall 3-8 Jose de Sousa
Peter Wright 6-8 Michael van Gerwen
Dimitri Van den Bergh 6-8 Jonny Clayton
Play-Offs, Friday May 28
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen v Jonny Clayton
Jose de Sousa v Nathan Aspinall
Best of 19 legs
Final
Van Gerwen/Clayton v De Sousa/Aspinall
Best of 21 legs
Final League Table
|
|
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
LWAT |
Points |
|
Michael van Gerwen |
16 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
+24 |
36 |
23 |
|
Jose De Sousa |
16 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
+20 |
39 |
20 |
|
Nathan Aspinall |
16 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
+15 |
39 |
19 |
|
Jonny Clayton |
16 |
8 |
2 |
6 |
+7 |
34 |
18 |
|
Dimitri Van den Bergh |
16 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
34 |
16 |
|
James Wade |
16 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
-3 |
31 |
15 |
|
Peter Wright |
16 |
6 |
3 |
7 |
-8 |
31 |
15 |
|
Gary Anderson |
16 |
5 |
3 |
8 |
-13 |
23 |
13 |
|
Rob Cross (E) |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
-3 |
17 |
7 |
|
Glen Durrant (E) |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
-39 |
7 |
0 |
