Michael Smith sealed glory in Glasgow with victory over Dimitri van den Bergh in the final of 2023 Premier League Darts Night Three as he saw off the Belgian 6-4 with a 109 average.
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For Smith, he now wants more but sees the positives that unlike last year he doesn't have to wait until Week 16 for a night win.
"I'm delighted - I just want to win nights like this," said Smith.
"At least I didn't have to wait until Week 16 to get my win! Apart from the Gezzy game, I felt good tonight.
"I was more nervous playing Gezzy because he won last week. He was up for it but I managed to pull through, and then against Jonny I had a 100 average.
"I had a few dodgy legs on doubles but everything else felt really good, and I had to keep believing in what I've been doing.
"Obviously I want to make the top four, I want to be in the finals night and I want to keep winning. I know I can't win every game I play, but when I'm playing well I know I can win and that's what the Premier League's about."
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