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Alexandra Palace hosts the final, 8.15pm GMT start
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“No idea how it will go, but hoping for a classic tonight, Rob,” writes Simon McMahon. “You can have that insight for free. The scoring system in darts is genius, though? 501 down, double finish. Even the board itself, with the outer double ring, single and treble segments, is perfect. And a word for the inner/outer bull segment too, which lends additional drama to the scoring and match play.
“Set play is the purest form of the game, best of five legs with maximum jeopardy throughout, you can win more legs but still be behind in sets. Is it any wonder the crowds go wild? Stand up, if you love the darts…”