Five players who can gatecrash the 2023 Premier League darts line-up

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darts season is in the book following a gripping final between Michael van Gerwen and Joe Cullen.In a thrilling affair, which went to a deciding leg, Cullen missed a dart to win it, with Van Gerwen taking advantage by sealing victory at his next visit.

While the play-offs followed its usual format of two semi-finals and a final in one night, the rest of the season adopted a new system, with each night becoming a mini tournament of featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.The format has attracted mixed reviews from players and fans but, aside from some potential mini tweaks, looks set to remain for 2023.

But which eight players will make up the roster for the annual darting roadshow which will travel across the UK and include stops in Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany? READ MORE: PDC must fix obvious Premier League problem ahead of 2023 edition of tournament A lot can happy between now and early February, when the next Premier League campaign is likely to start, with the bulk of TV majors taking place over the second half of the year.With just eight spots available, competition for places will be fierce over the next six months.

Aside of Gary Anderson, who finished bottom in 2022, you could make strong case for all of this year’s line-up figuring again, but variety is the spice of life and there are sure to be some new additions in 2023.Here, Daily Star Sports picks out five players who could force their way into contention…It would actually be a surprise if Cool Hand is not in the Premier League next year given his wonderful form which has seen him win three European Tour events so far this year.Cool Hand was in the frame to be in the 2022 event and, as it stands, is one of the main contenders to break in for.