Premier League Darts 2023: Gerwyn Price defeats Michael Smith to close gap on Michael van Gerwen | Darts News

Gerwyn Price defeated Michael Smith in the final on Night 11 in the Premier League after posting a 115.97 average against Chris Dobey; Rotterdam Ahoy hosts Night 12 live on Sky Sports on April 20 with the Play-Offs returning to The O2 in London on May 25

Gerwyn Price continued his scintillating form as he marched to victory on Night 11 of the Premier League in Brighton to move within two points of Michael van Gerwen at the top of the table.

Price averaged a sublime 108 across the night as he eliminated Chris Dobey in the quarter-finals before edging out Van Gerwen in a thriller and wrapping up the evening with a 6-3 victory over world champion Michael Smith in the final.

It marked the Welshman’s fourth nightly victory in this season’s Premier League to leave him hot on the tail of six-time champion Van Gerwen.

Smith’s path to the final had seen him halt Jonny Clayton’s impressive run in the competition before edging out Peter Wright.

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Michael van Gerwen came so close to hitting a nine-darter in Brighton during his semi-final match against Gerwyn Price in the semi-final on Night 11.

Speaking afterwards, Price insisted there was still more to come from him amid what is proving one of his most impressive stretches of form on the stage.

“I think it’s a culmination of everything, I’ve taken on a gluten free diet which makes me feel better within myself, maybe it’s psychological, I don’t know,” he told Sky Sports.

“I’m feeling better, maybe I have a bit more energy and obviously winning breeds confidence. As long as I keep winning I’ll keep playing better.

“I believe I’ve got a lot more in the tank over the next couple of years.

“On TV obviously (it’s the best he’s felt), but I know in Pro Tours and practice I’ve been better than this, but you need to prove it on the big stage and now I’m starting to do it.

“I believe I’m still a novice in this game and in the next two or three years I’ll improve a lot and be more consistent.”

More to follow…

Where are we heading next?

The Premier League returns to the electric Rotterdam on Night 12, where a raucous atmosphere awaits for Dutchman Van Gerwen and his rivals.

We’re back for more Premier League Darts action from Rotterdam on Thursday, April 20 – live on Sky Sports Action.