Webster left concerned for Van Gerwen after early Premier League Darts exit: "Looked a bit sluggish at times"

Mark Webster was on pundit duty as usual during the latest Premier League Darts night in Glasgow and was left impressed by the standout display of Michael Smith.

Webster said after his win that he sees Smith continuing to show himself as a winner and even when he loses he picks himself up again.

"When's he's in the mood he just gets in full flow and what impressed me tonight was nothing was taking him out of his stride," said Webster on Sky Sports.

"He's made of sterner stuff and I firmly believe that since he's become a winner, he's forgets about the setbacks and says 'let's get on with the next game, the next tournament'.

"He's a champion, he's a world No 1 and he's playing like it. He was brilliant tonight."

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But what about the rest of the field, in particular Webster has concern for Michael van Gerwen.

"Van den Bergh didn't do a lot wrong there. He suffered an early break of throw early doors and that's what cost him," added Webster.

"For Jonny, he'll be happy just to get some points on the board, while for the other players there's plenty more to do, particularly Michael van Gerwen who looked a bit sluggish at times.

"If Peter Wright gets to a couple more weeks and he's got no points then the concern comes in. Week six is when these players start looking at the table."

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