Van Gerwen after smashing Whitlock: 'I'm in good form and feeling good'

Michael van Gerwen smashed Simon Whitlock yesterday in a 7-1 victory for 'Mighty Mike'. This strengthens his position at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Rob Cross and Michael Smith.

He spoke afterwards admitting he is looking forward to Rotterdam with the World Number One in good form. Van Gerwen has next set his sights on a semi-final appearance and finishing top of the league and at the top of the table so he can put himself in the best position possible. "I'm looking forward to Rotterdam next week now, I'm in good form and feeling good,” said Van Gerwen. "It's another two points for me and I think I played a steady game and had some good finishing, so I can't complain. "It wasn't easy, especially at the beginning because Simon played well but you have to be strong and that's what I did, especially with my finishing. The 121 and 106 were important and they came at lovely moments. "I was still above the 100 average and you want more - I was at 108 for most of the game - but I got the win and that's the most important thing. "I want to be in the semi-finals and to be top of the table so I hope I can do some more great things in the next six games."

Photo: Kelly Deckers/PDC Europe

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