Mervyn King who knocked out MVG has another tough test in Rob Cross who as a result will be the favourite to the claim the title now.
Among the other games include Jamie Hughes vs Gerwyn Price in a battle between two players who are known as dark horses for the title on Sunday.
Michael Smith who got through despite his injury will face Daryl Gurney and also Mensur Suljovic who saw off Peter Wright will face the impressive Dimitri van den Bergh.
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Draw in full - Fifth Round UK Open Steve Beaton v Keegan Brown
Krzysztof Ratajski v Jonny Clayton
Michael Smith v Daryl Gurney
James Wade v Max Hopp
Madars Razma v Nathan Aspinall
Jamie Hughes v Gerwyn Price
Simon Whitlock v Gabriel Clemens
Simon Stevenson v Kim Huybrechts
Jermaine Wattimena v Luke Woodhouse
Micky Mansell v Steve Lennon
Jamie Lewis v Josh Payne
Mensur Suljovic v Dimitri Van den Bergh
Dave Chisnall v Martin Schindler
Mervyn King v Rob Cross
Ross Smith v Steve West
Richard North v Cristo Reyes