"Raymond's been brilliant," said Wright. "I'd say that he's been the best player in the Premier League so far this year, without a doubt. He's so consistent and the only reason he's had those draws is because he's missed a few doubles, otherwise they'd have been all wins."

 

Wright has been a revelation in the Premier League with five wins, three draws and just one defeat in nine matches so far, but he knows it will not get any easier from here on in.

"If I get any more relaxed I'll go to sleep!" Wright added. "I'm just looking forward to playing all these fantastic players again, and the ones I beat will be wanting their revenge, but I'll keep my head on.

 

"I want to get closer to Michael and put the pressure on him in the next few weeks. It was getting a bit tight between the top five players, so to get a win last week gave me a little bit of breathing space."

 

Van Barneveld came back from 4-1 down to draw with Adrian Lewis last week to continue his run of stalemates, and believes more is needed to maintain his top-four status.

 

"It's nice of Peter to say that and I'm working hard but I've been in draw mode," said the Dutchman. "From now on I've got to win matches. Last week was a gift from Adrian and I know I need to improve.

 

"I'm still third but from now on it's open season and every player could reach the semi-finals. I'm always thinking about the top four; I'm not Raymond van Barneveld to entertain the crowd, I'm trying to get into the top four and reach the final. That's what I do, I want to win."

 

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