Stephen Bunting has insisted that he isn't placing too much focus on winning the two legs that he requires to remain in the Premier League.
The 2014 Lakeside winner will guarantee a place in the final eight providing that he doesn't lose by a six-game margin against Kim Huybrechts on Thursday evening, but the Merseyside thrower is aiming to secure a win that will improve his chances of progression to the playoffs.
The 29-year-old told PDC.tv: "I'm not really feeling any pressure. I've just got to focus on my own game and do what I can to win the game - I'm not thinking about how many legs I need or anything like that.
"I've taken the season game by game and obviously I'd have liked to have avoided being in this situation, but I can only think about what I'm doing and I'll go up there and play my own game.
"It's fantastic being in the Premier League and obviously every player wants to avoid being eliminated, and if I get beyond Thursday, then the pressure's off and I can relax and push for a playoff place."
After a nervous start to the tournament, Bunting has responded with five points from his last four fixtures, including victories over Adrian Lewis and Dave Chisnall.
Darren Plant
