Van Gerwen on facing Van Barneveld in final Premier League match: ‘I made sure I kept my focus on getting the job done’

Raymond van Barneveld played in his final Premier League match on Thursday night in a 7-1 thrashing by Michael van Gerwen.

Van Gerwen spoke afterwards and admitted that he had to focus on getting the job done in what was a difficult game as a result for MVG. "Of course it was difficult playing that match, I had a poor performance against Raymond here last year so to win 7-1 is phenomenal," said Van Gerwen. "What Raymond did for the sport is great, but when I saw him crying at the start of the match I made sure I kept my focus on getting the job done. "He has been a phenomenal player, he's put the sport on the map in the Netherlands and I hope I can take it even further. "To perform in front of this crowd means everything to me, and if it wasn't for Raymond then none of this would be possible." for more information about the Premier League Darts, including all the fixtures and the prize fund breakdown.