The world number one booked an important victory over Michael Smith in the Premier League Darts on Sunday evening. Van Gerwen rose from the fifth to the third place in the standings.
Van Gerwen is one point behind Gary Anderson, while leader Glen Durrant has five points more than the Dutchman. Durrant has almost secured his place in the play-offs with four matches left.
Gerwyn Price completes the top four at the moment. The Iceman has a better leg balance than Nathan Aspinall, who also has thirteen points. Peter Wright (twelve points) and Michael Smith (eleven points) are also competing for the play-offs. Daryl Gurney is too far behind with eight points.
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Pos | Name | P | W | D | L | Leg +/- | Pts |
1 | Glen Durrant | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 19 |
2 | Gary Anderson | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
3 | Michael van Gerwen | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
4 | Gerwyn Price | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 |
5 | Nathan Aspinall | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
6 | Peter Wright | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
7 | Michael Smith | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
8 | Daryl Gurney | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -16 | 8 |
9 | Rob Cross (eliminated) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 5 |