"I’m not here to make the numbers up" - Rob Cross intent on Premier League improvement against Gerwyn Price

Former Premier league finalists Rob Cross and Gerwyn Price face each other on Thursday night during the fifth round of play in the Premier League Darts in Exeter.

It is a duel between numbers four and six in the standings, although the difference between the two players is only one point. Cross has started solidly on his return to the Premier League and is just one point away from second place after winning three of his four quarter-finals so far.

"I’m enjoying the Premier League," Cross said in conversation with the PDC. "I’m winning games but I don’t believe I’m anywhere near my best. I’m just hanging in there at the minute."

The 2018 world champion hopes to have a shot at the weekly title on Thursday night. "I’m here to win. I’m not here to make the numbers up, but at the same time I know I’ve got to improve. I’m really good friends with Gezzy. I love his company, but it’s going to be business this week, and I’m looking forward to it.”