Van Gerwen after ruthless 113.79 average to defeat Gurney at European Darts Open: "I think the crowd here deserve it"

Michael van Gerwen produced an incredible 113.79 average to see off Daryl Gurney and reach the Last 16 of the European Darts Open where he will face Jonny Clayton.

Van Gerwen will now aim for a hat-trick of titles this season and said that the crowd deserve a display like that.

"Daryl pushed me in the beginning of the game," said Van Gerwen.

"I missed a few darts here and there and that puts you under pressure. I still had a couple of really good legs.

"To be playing back here in Leverkusen is always good. I also want to do well because I think the crowd here deserve it and I need to make sure I keep my focus going. I feel good but tomorrow is another day."