Who will be able to make it to the O2?
As the climate of darts arena begins to surge, one question that has already started to make rounds among pundits is regarding players who will finally be able to provide them with greater entertainment at the O2 event.
However, before moving into further details of the event unravelling in March, it is important to understand the features that will determine their eligibility of qualification in the tournament that purses an estimated 150,000 pounds.
It is important to have a look at some of the hot contenders who have the tendency and the potential of turning the impossible into possible.
Phil Taylor
Starting with the top notch players, it is the 15-time darts champion and five times Premier League winner, Phil Taylor, who undoubtedly enjoys being the perpetual favourite for the event.
However, there are more reasons that vindicate this claim. Foremost being, that he has recently undergone a dip in his career after he faced an immediate knock out at the Ladbrokes event at the hands of amateur Dave Chisnall.
This has further motivated him to give his best in such circumstances, so that he can reinstate his reputation and credibility in the darts community.
He also wants to regain his standing among his fans before he officially announces his retirement from the game.
Furthermore, after facing the defeat from Dave Chisnall, he said that he would invest his maximum efforts to regain his status and prestige that he enjoyed in the game for so long.
Adrian Lewis
Current World Champion, Lewis or Jackpot, has the leverage of enjoying the top seed position at this time.
He has the confidence and also the source of confidence that can help boost it in the form of Ladbrokes trophy.
However, it is important to mention here that in his very opening encounter, Lewis will once again need his luck to work sky high, as he will be facing his traditional and senior rival, Phil Taylor.
At the same time, one cannot neglect the fact that it would not be the first time they face each other.
Additionally, Lewis has been able to defeat ‘the power’ at a couple of instances, but at the same time, the battle would be cutthroat.
Gary Anderson
Reigning Premier League champion, Gary Anderson, even after an early exit at Ladbrokes, has still a lot to look forward to.
Anderson, at the beginning of his campaign, will be facing Cash Converters Champion Kevin Painter in the Premier League event.
Painter has been able to establish his name and reputation at Ladbrokes that took place back in 2011.
With his perfect combination of winning the Premier League and the necessary dynamics required for it, Anderson would definitely emerge as a tough competitor for all other contesting darts players.
Andy Hamilton
He might have lost the final at Ally Pally against Adrian Lewis but Andy Hamilton has definitely not lost on spirits and confidence.
He might be making a debut at the Premier League but there remains no doubt about the fact that he is still a strong contender for winning the event title.
Only if he gets a grip on his nerve and displays his talent accordingly, without surrendering to the competition.
In the opening of his campaign, he will be meeting the third seed, James Wade, who also faced a defeat at the hands of Lewis, in the second semi-final of the event back at Ladbrokes.
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