article_snippet.sent: Dutch darts duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld's current form couldn't be further apart as Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld's current form head into Premier League Darts' ninth leg in Manchester on Thursday.
article_snippet.sent: 1 Van Gerwen, 25, beat countryman Van Barneveld, 47, 7-2 last week to remain undefeated and leave the veteran four-time World Championship winner on the brink of elimination.
article_snippet.sent: Michael van Gerwen was sensational in Dublin last Thursday averaging over 108 and hitting seven 180s, as well as narrowly missing a nine-darter, but with the 10-man field being cut by two after Thursday's matches Michael van Gerwen compatriot could be leaving the tournament early.
article_snippet.sent: 1 Michael van Gerwen beat Van Barneveld 7-2 last week to stay undfeated in Premier League Darts .
article_snippet.sent: Defeat by Gary Anderson on Thursday could spell elimination for Van Barneveld . '
article_snippet.sent: Van Barneveld faces Gary Anderson and defeat will end the defending champion's campaign but Van Barneveld's not letting the occasion get to Van Barneveld. '
article_snippet.sent: I don't feel any pressure,' Van Barneveld told Sky Sports. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld will contest the ninth leg of the Premier League Darts tournament .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Michael van Gerwen is undefeated, Van Barneveld could be eliminated on Thursday .
  