Michael van Gerwen may have won his fourth night of the season in Birmingham but in the view of Stuart Pyke who commentates on the Premier League Darts, he will miss out on the year end play-offs.
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This is despite Van Gerwen winning four nights and sitting ahead of Nathan Aspinall who rounds out the top four. But in the view of Pyke, he doesn't see darts as Van Gerwen's highest priority leaning on the fact that he goes on holiday a lot as reasoning behind his decision. He also lauded Luke Littler for bringing an 'X-Factor' to the Premier League this year and that people tune in for him.
"I do think Michael van Gerwen may miss out because I just don't think he's been on it. He's been on holiday a lot and you see pictures of him and his family. I just think sometimes there's more important things in life and maybe at the moment for Van Gerwen darts isn't a high priority," said Pyke to Sky Sports.
"I think it's just sparkling every week. Of course Luke Littler has brought the X-Factor and everyone tuning in to watch Luke Littler and that's just the simple fact of it. The figures are through the roof for the Premier League meaning people want to tune in on Thursday and watch Luke Littler and it's not to say that all the other players are bit part players but that's just the truth of the matter."
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