Smith ahead of Van Gerwen clash in Exeter: "I just want to keep picking up points and doing what I do"

Smith is wary of the revenge that Van Gerwen will want to inflict on him in Exeter and has admitted he will just keep to his initial Premier League target in what will be the game of the night.

"Michael's the best player in the world and if he beats me, fair play," said Smith. "I just want to keep picking up points and doing what I do.

"Just because I beat him last time out means nothing, I know he will want to get one back over me.

"Last week in Dublin was a magical moment for me, I still don't have the words to describe it but moments like that are why we all play the game."