"Can he do this in the longer format I say no especially not against top players" - Van Gerwen on Van Barneveld's Grand Slam win over Price

Michael van Gerwen eased to victory over Luke Woodhouse to seal his spot in the Last 16 at the Grand Slam of Darts with a game to spare and for MVG, he now has his sights set on topping the group.

"You still want to be top of the table as well and I have to beat Ross Smith to do that but I feel good, I feel comfortable and that's the most important thing," he said post match.

"I expected him (Woodhouse) to play a little bit better to be fair. He's a good player but you also have to show it on the stage and that's the only thing that matters."

One of his main rivals Gerwyn Price lost to Raymond van Barneveld and he spoke about that as well as the latter's run and how there's a caveat in his eyes.

"He did that to himself I think he was the better player in the game but when you lose games like that especially short format, things like that can happen. He has to stand up in his next game against Dave Chisnall and the winner goes through. At least you know what you're fighting against."

"I'm not surprised about Barney because he can do this in short format. You ask me the question can he do this in the longer format I say no especially not against top players. But we all know what he's capable of, he never gives up."