first League Darts results: Michael van Gerwen destroys Michael Smith in Manchester

first League Darts: Michael van Gerwen got back to winning ways in ManchesterThe Dutchman got his campaign back on track after losing twice final 7 days in Rotterdam to bring others back in contention. & his evening didn't begain well as Smith hammered Peter Wright seven-one. Van Gerwen was then held to a six-six draw by Daryl Gurney, meaning if Smith can beat MVG at the finish of the night he would go highest of the table. The reigning champion wasn't will allow which happen though & dominated to beat impressively seven-one. In the other 2 matches of the evening Simon Whitlock beat Gary Anderson seven-five & Raymond van Barneveld drew by Rob Cross six-six.

first League Darts results: Michael van Gerwen thrashes Michael Smith

first League Darts: Michael van Gerwen is in action twice in ManchesterMichael van Gerwen was in action twice this evening as he took on Daryl Gurney & Michael Smith. The Dutchman was looking to bounce back from his disappointing showing in forehead of his house crowd in Rotterdam final 7 days. Michael van Gerwen suffered defeats to Peter Wright & Raymond van Barneveld however previous darts pro Wayne Mardle didn't believe he'd making the same mistakes once more this evening. "I could not predict Van Gerwen to lose, I only could't," he told Sky Sports. "Gurney is playing as well as anyone, we know which, however I think Van Gerwen only ploughs on in the first League.

Michael van Gerwen thrashes Michael Smith to move clear at first League summit

as declared in Michael van Gerwen moved 3 points clear at the highest of the first League table by an emphatic victory over Michael Smith as the play-off photo became clearer on a busy night in Manchester. Smith & Van Gerwen were doubling up on Night 13 & the pair enjoyed mixed fortunes. Van Gerwen was firstly held to a draw by Daryl Gurney, When Smith thrashed Peter Wright to storm up to 2nd place, before MVG hammered Bully guy in the evening's finale. Smith missed double 8 for a 136 skin-saver in the following leg, as Van Gerwen pinned the same target to return to winning ways by a 94.76 Rate. Van Gerwen was trailing despite averaging 111, however he rattled off the following 2 legs to lead five-four.

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