Does it make it or does it not make it? That is the big question about Michael van Gerwen towards the play-offs of the Premier League on 29 May in London. When entering the last four of sixteen regular play evenings, his place still hung on the best four on a silk thread. But just now he did excellent things towards his direct competitors. He defeated Rob Cross (6-4) and Gerwyn Price (6-3), but Luke Littler turned out to be too strong in the final at ‘Night 13’ in Birmingham: 6-4. His second final this season.

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