Michael van Gerwen has an eye on a sixth Premier League title and world No 1 in 2021Michael van Gerwen claims players are obsessed with him - even when he is not participating at events - as he prepares his bid to redress the balance and claim a record sixth Premier League Darts title. Van Gerwen has not made much of an impact in 2021 as yet, having decided to sit out the latest set of Pro Tour events at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. "After the world championship it's the most important [tournament] I think, but ranking-wise for me if I had to choose, I'd rather win a ranking event," Van Gerwen told Sky Sports' Michael Bridge. Now 'Mighty Mike' is preparing to fly back to the UK in time for the start of his Premier League campaign and his main aim of returning to top spot. He said: "I've started the Premier League before with a loss and I went on to win the table, so you can't say anything.

Source: Sky sports April 03, 2021 06:00 UTC