Cross spoke ahead of the game admitting that in his opinion if he takes his chances he will win. He also said that he is a completely different player now to what he was twelve months ago. “I believe I’m better this year. I’m not fighting myself to grind out results like I was this time last year," said Cross. "I spent a lot of last year as a sponge, learning about playing at the top level of the sport week-in, week-out but I didn't really develop as I would've liked but this year I'm improving. "Peter was world number two for a long time, he's a player I would never take for granted. If I take my chances I'll win but if I don't I'll lose - it's as simple as that." for more information about the Premier League Darts, including all the fixtures and the prize fund breakdown.