Van Gerwen averaged 102 and hit four 180’s in a win which has dispelled doubts before a short break. As a result he moves back in the top four of the standings.

Smith had a superb start to proceedings taking out 117 breaking throw immediately. He busted a 68 finish to hold his throw though and this allowed Van Gerwen back to break straight back.

He went on a roll from there going into a 3-1 despite only having 3/9 on the doubles. Smith broke back and made it 3-2 but couldn’t hold his throw once more. Van Gerwen returned to smash in a 110 checkout and made it 4-2.

From there, the Dutchman claimed another break at 6-2 as he went one away from a guaranteed point. Smith made a last gasp effort to return to the foray as he hit a 145 checkout to make it 6-4.

Van Gerwen replied with a 114 checkout to guarantee himself a point. From there, Mighty Mike edged through 8-5.

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Nathan Aspinall (98.18) 6-8 (101.36) Gary Anderson
Peter Wright (107.37) 6-8 (106.83) Gerwyn Price
Michael van Gerwen (102.35) 8-5 (99.75) Michael Smith
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