Van Gerwen with the return of fans on the hunt for sixth Premier League title: 'That will be a moment of goosebumps'

From Monday, the league phase of the Premier League Darts will be finished in Milton Keynes. Michael van Gerwen is looking for a sixth overall title and will do so in the presence of fans.

After all, for the first time in a long time, spectators are once again welcome in the arena. "I'm certainly looking forward to that. It will be a moment of goosebumps," Van Gerwen told AD.nl. "I think it's to my advantage. I know better than anyone how to approach that and how to perform under that pressure."

The five-time Premier League champion is already counting on an enthusiastic audience. "I hope the fans will be able to do something and not just have to be quiet like with snooker. Hopefully there is some room for them to have fun. Although of course it will not be the same as before. also a bit uncomfortable. But I think I can get used to it quickly.

Van Gerwen received his first shot of Covid-19 vaccine last Tuesday. "If possible, it is better to get a jab as soon as possible. I travel almost every week and then such a vaccination makes it all easier. The second Pfizer shot will follow sometime in June. However, nobody wants one so we spend the next week mainly in the hotel. That's boring, yes. But hey, I'm not on vacation. I'm here to work,” the 32-year-old Dutchman concludes.