Van Gerwen admits Premier League pressure on Rotterdam return: "Even more now that Van Barneveld isn't involved"

Michael van Gerwen will head into the return of Premier League Darts in Rotterdam looking to continue to rekindle his form in front of his home fans.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow night, Van Gerwen admits the pressure is there as the sole home hope now with Raymond van Barneveld playing last time in 2019.

"When you play in front of your own people you always put more pressure on yourself," said Van Gerwen.

"There will be pressure on my shoulders, even more so now that Raymond [van Barneveld] isn't involved, but on the other hand it gives you more energy.

"Results have been going a lot better lately. I'm not playing a lot better but I am more effective in key moments.

"Last week was frustrating to lose in the quarter-finals after winning the previous two weeks.

"I work really hard and always keep believing in myself. You have to work hard to be the best."