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MANCHESTER, England -- Bad weather played havoc with the Premier League on Wednesday as two matches were called off because of stormy conditions in northwest England. Tom Chambers Jersey . Manchester Citys home match against Sunderland was the first to be postponed before Everton announced that its game against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park had been called off due to "building damage which has led to safety concerns." The Met Office issued red warnings -- the highest possible -- for parts of Wales and the northwest, with gusts of 100 miles (160 kilometres) per hour expected on Wednesday evening. An amber warning, meaning possible severe gales, was also in place for the Manchester area. City tweeted that the game was "postponed due to exceptional and escalating weather" and because the safety of fans "cannot be guaranteed." City could have gone top of the standings with a victory -- provided that Arsenal failed to beat Manchester United in their match in north London. Evertons game was called off 35 minutes before kick-off because of the stormy weather. Several roads around Goodison Park had been closed due to the high winds. No new dates have been set for the games. Al Wood Jersey . -- Josh Smith made a 3-pointer as time expired and finished with 20 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 99-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in both teams exhibition finale. Darius Bazley Jersey . So what happens? Stevenson lands a huge left to Dawsons temple only 76 seconds into the opening round and walks away with the championship belt. "I said Id knock him out," said Stevenson (21-1). https://www.cheapthunder.com/1481h-devon...under.html . On a hot, sweaty day, the Hall of Famer looked cool and comfortable.Michael van Gerwen will play twice in the Premier League as the battle for a top four spot continues on night 12 in Bournemouth. The Dutchman has slipped four points behind leader Phil Taylor, but can close the gap if he picks up two wins on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.Adrian Lewis, who is just one point behind Van Gerwen in third place, is also preparing for a double-header as players scrap for precious points and a place at the season-ending play-offs at The O2 in London. Michael van Gerwen v Peter Wright Van Gerwen will be seeking another comfortable win over Wright Van Gerwen had to share the points with Gary Anderson on night 11, his fourth draw in the last five weeks, and will be determined to start with a win. Wrights promising campaign has lost momentum in recent weeks and his latest setback was a 7-2 defeat to Robert Thornton.When the pair last met on night five, Van Gerwen averaged 116.67 in a masterful 7-2 win over Wright.Raymond van Barneveld v Adrian Lewis Lewis completed a perfect leg in his victory over James Wade Jackpot hit the first nine-darter of this years competition in last weeks crucial win over top-four rival James Wade.Van Barnevelds hopes of reaching the play-offs appear to be over after he picked up just a solitary win from his double-header on the same evening. Adrian Lewis hit a nine darter in his Premier League win over James Wade But the Dutch veteran is still capable of defeating any of the remaining players and cannot be taken lightly by Lewis.Gary Anderson v James Wade Gary Anderson traded big scores with Van Gerrwen in last weeks draw Anderson averaged 108 during his high quality draw with Van Gerwen, but is clinging onto fourth place and cannot afford to share any more points. Derrick McKey Jersey. Wade is breathing down Andersons neck in fifth place, despite being on the receiving end of Lewis nine-dart heroics in last weeks defeat. Gary Anderson and Van Gerwen reflect on their thrilling draw on night 11 A night nine clash between the pair ended in a draw and they should supply another tense encounter.Phil Taylor v Robert Thornton Phil Taylor has opened a four-point lead at the top of the table Taylor has pulled clear at the top of the table after he closed out his ninth win of the campaign against Van Barneveld.The Power has emerged as the most consistent performer and is almost assured of a return to The O2 after failing to qualify in 2015. But Thornton remains a threat and averaged 105 in an impressive win over Wright.Adrian Lewis v Michael van Gerwen Lewis can leapfrog Van Gerwen if he wins both matches in Bournemouth Lewis and Van Gerwen will be expected to provide fireworks when they clash in the final match of the evening. This battle of heavy scorers could decide who ends the night in second place.Watch all of the Premier League matches on Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 2.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. Also See: PL Darts talking points Prem Table WATCH: Jackpot hits nine-darter Taylor tired of theme tune ' ' '