Cullen glad to live up to pressure in London after lamenting poor performances: "I have been genuinely embarrassed"

Joe Cullen saw off league leader, Jonny Clayton 6-4 to set up a straight shootout for the final Premier League Darts play-off spot next week in Newcastle.

Cullen, the king of the capital said he has been 'embarrassed' with some of his recent displays after putting pressure on himself to succeed and he finally has that reward in the most exciting match of the evening.

“The format is really cut-throat, I was under a lot of pressure tonight and I responded well,” said Cullen.

“I’ve put so much pressure on myself in these last few weeks. Some of the performances – I’ve got no issue in saying this – I have been embarrassed, genuinely embarrassed.

“I don’t think I was great tonight, but I just ground the results out. It should have been a simple finish at the end, but it wasn’t and that’s been my story of the Premier League this year.

“You are trying to pick a game when you can guarantee two points and it’s impossible. We can all play really good darts on the night.”