Van Gerwen speaks ahead of Premier League tie against Aspinall: "He didn't really show it on television yet and he has to prove himself"

Van Gerwen in particular is in a confident mood ahead of it; he believes that there is improvements still to be made despite sitting at the summit of the Premier League table.

He wants to keep up the good performances; he wants to ultimately prove the doubters wrong who believe the World Number One is out of form.

In terms of Aspinall as well, he believes he is yet to prove himself on the big stage; as well as that he believes as a result, he just has to play his game to win.

"I had to work really hard in the last few weeks to progress myself and to do better but I can't really complain," said Van Gerwen.

"I know there's still more in the tank and some bits and pieces I can improve, and that only gives me more motivation.

"I'm back where I belong, top of the table, where I've been in the last few years; I want to stay there. In the Premier League it's not about luck, it's about consistency.

"I always want to aim for perfection. Of course that's something insane sometimes; but you need to make sure you do anything in your possibility so you don't make any mistakes, and I think I'm doing quite well.

"People shouldn't doubt me - I know where I my strengths are and my weaknesses and I'm a complete player. When something doesn't go my way I know what I have to do to make sure it goes my way again."

"If I do my normal thing, I know what I'm capable of. Nathan is a guy in form, he won a ProTour [event]; but he didn't really show it on television yet and he has to prove himself," added Van Gerwen.

"There's nothing for me to prove; I just need to make sure I do the right things against him."