Price confident of replacing Van Gerwen as World Champion: 'He's there to be shot at'

Gerwyn Price goes into the World Championship with a horrific record in the tournament but as a new player and that is as many would call the second best player in the World after an exceptional year.

Price in an interview with LiveDarts said that he believes that Michael van Gerwen is firmly there to knocked off his pedestal; he wants to be the player to challenge him for the World Championship.

Despite that he has given him respect; he admits that he is number one in the world for a reason; but he goes into the Alexandra Palace with that belief.

“Michael is always there, he’s number one in the world and I don’t think anyone will ever be better than him,” Price told Live Darts.

“I think he can be knocked off number one; but there’s not going to be a better player than him; he’s there to be shot at and hopefully I can be there to contend for that number one spot.

“He’s by far the best player in the world; but I’m going to give him a good challenge.

“I’d love to be number one in the world but it’s not all about rankings, I just want to stay in the top four.”

Price admitted himself that he hasn't had the best luck in the World Championship; but once he settles in, he believes that he can go further than the first round.

“It’s a tough tournament for me, I’ve not really had the best of times in the Worlds; but this year I’m in the best form I’ve ever been in.

“I just really want to get through the first game and then get into the tournament; then I’ll be alright, I just need to settle in.

“I prefer the Matchplay and other places where the atmosphere is a lot better and the crowd are a lot closer; but for a party atmosphere, Ally Pally is second to none; hopefully I can experience it for more than one night this year.

“I’ve always believed in my ability and known I can beat the top players; now I’m one of them.”