It’s now or never for a lot of the field in this year’s Premier League. With just six weeks left to gain crucial points on the board, a real importance hangs over some of the player at the bottom end of the league approaching Liverpool.

A painful draw for Gerwyn Price against MVG last weekend will have been a bitter pill to swallow. The Ice Man was leading for a majority of the match with the world champion, but once again struggled to get over the line against his nemesis. The point dropped by van Gerwen allowed Rob Cross to glide to the top of the table following his 8-4 triumph over Gurney.

A win for Gentle Mensur Suljovic allowed him to keep his place in the top four, with Wade and Gurney breathing down his neck this week. The 7-7 draw between Smith and Wright didn’t help either of their chances for a playoff finish.

So, let’s see what the week’s action in Liverpool has in store for us:

Rob Cross vs Peter Wright

Top of the league, Rob Cross will be wary of taking his foot off the gas. He’s proving to be the most consistent player in the league this season; Wright is far from his own consistent best. With just two wins in his ten Premier League outings, it’s hard to believe that Snakebite is still in with a chance of the playoffs – a win is paramount against Voltage. Cross is playing too well to give up too many chances, and should win at a distance. 8-5 or 8-4 in Liverpool.

Rob Cross win @ 4/5

Gerwyn Price vs Mensur Suljovic

Suljovic has won five of his last six matches, and with a speed of play which is likely to rattle Price, the Ice Man may get drawn into mistakes in Liverpool. Price is still knocking on the door of the playoffs, but has won just one of his last five in the Premier League. Price won 7-3 earlier in the season; I can sense revenge from the big Austrian. Suljovic to win in the outrights.

Mensur Suljovic to win @ 6/4

James Wade vs Daryl Gurney

Level on points coming into this week’s action, however, Wade’s leg difference gives him the edge in the league standings. Gurney’s loss to Cross last week ended his run of three straight wins, this being said, Superchin has the minerals to bounce back against a stumbling Wade. The Machine has just one win in his last five, with Gurney looking to leapfrog in Liverpool. Gurney to throw the most 180s and win it late.

Daryl Gurney most 180s @ 10/11

Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen

Smith needs a win here, against an opponent that seems to have a hold over the Bully Boy. MVG isn’t at his rampant best in the league stages this year, but will be looking to stamp his authority after losing top spot to Cross last week. Smith has looked out of sorts all season; if his scoring game isn’t there, van Gerwen will be given too many chances at the doubles. 8-4 to the Dutchman at a canter.

MVG to win 8-4 @ 9/2

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