Van Gerwen speaks ahead of table-topping clash with Smith: ‘I’m going to stop him and he knows I want to’

’Mighty Mike’ Van Gerwen set his world record average last time he faced the St Helens ace and he has given some fighting talk ahead of their game. Van Gerwen has said assertively that he’s going to stop him and that it’s about time Smith’s best came out as he’s a phenomenal talent but that he has his eyes on the top and only that. "I always have good games against Michael," said Van Gerwen, who moved top on leg difference last week ahead of Smith "It's going to be a tough one also for him because he did well up to now. "I'm going to stop him and he knows I want to. He's a good player and it's about time it comes out because he's a phenomenal talent. "I know I can raise my game a lot more but I'm winning and that's the most important thing. It's a tough schedule ahead but I'm top of the table and I only want to be at the top." for the Premier League Darts Prize Fund breakdown and for the current ranking. Daryl Gurney v Mensur Suljovic Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith Gary Anderson v Simon Whitlock Peter Wright v Raymond van Barneveld Rob Cross v Gerwyn Price