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JAMES NALTON catches us up with all the festive darts action at Alexandra Palace
A general view inside of the main hall during day eight of the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London

YESTERDAY was the final day of the PDC World Darts Championship before its Christmas break.

The tournament resumes on the 27th building up to the ever-popular quarter-finals day on New Year’s Day, with the semis a day later and the final on the 3rd.

The championship has become part of the festive sporting calendar over the years and has established itself at London’s Alexandra Palace since 2008, witnessing many memorable moments.

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