Postpublished at 20:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 6-8 Michael van Gerwen
And three more missed darts for the reigning champion! Another chance for Michael Smith!
Summary
Michael van Gerwen wins a record seventh Premier League title
Michael van Gerwen beats Gerwyn Price 11-5 to win the £275,000 prize money
Michael van Gerwen defeats Michael Smith 10-8 in the second semi-final
Gerwyn Price defeats Jonny Clayton 10-2 in the first semi-final
Postpublished at 20:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Postpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 6-8 Michael van Gerwen
Two more missed doubles for Michael van Gerwen!
It is remarkable how momentum can change in sport!
Postpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 6-8 Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaThere was a huge noise from the 11,000 fans packed into the O2 Arena cheering on their 'home' player Michael Smith as he won the 14th leg.
Postpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 6-8 Michael van Gerwen
The doubles evade MVG, Michael Smith has a chance and he takes it!
A clinical finish on 86 draws him back within two legs, and he has the throw in this leg.
Game back on!
Postpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 5-8 Michael van Gerwen
It is another leg for Michael Smith, but he still needs to break the throw of the reigning champion and he will probably have to do it here.
Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 4-8 Michael van Gerwen
The standard has dropped slightly since the restart, with both players finding trebles harder to come by.
Image source, Rex FeaturesPostpublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 4-8 Michael van Gerwen
And Michael van Gerwen takes full advantage, hitting double 10 at the second opportunity to take the leg and move with two of the final.
Postpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 4-7 Michael van Gerwen
Not the 12th leg Michael Smith was looking for, as he has failed to hit over 100 in his first five visits to the board.
Postpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 4-7 Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaMichael Smith must improve his finishing and get those crucial doubles when he has the chance to have any hope of catching up with the 'Green Machine'.
Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 4-7 Michael van Gerwen
A lovely dart at tops wins the leg for Michael Smith, who despite being behind is still averaging over 100.
Just three legs in it now!
Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen has not started this 11th leg well, and he will not want to give Michael Smith a way back into this game.
Postpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
The players are back at it, and as he did in the first session Michael Smith kicks us off with a 140.
What shoulder injury?published at 20:28 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaThe defending champion is running riot here with a huge 108 average.
His shoulder doesn't seem to be affecting his game.
Postpublished at 20:26 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
It is six 180s for Michael van Gerwen to just one for Michael Smith in the opening session.
Bully Boy is also just three of nine on doubles, while Van Gerwen has hit seven of 12 attempts.
Postpublished at 20:25 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
If Michael van Gerwen can keep this form up and Gerwyn Price comes back out in similar style we will have one hell of a final on our hands.
Never rule Michael Smith out though, Bully Boy has shown time and time again he is not to be counted out.
Van Gerwen in control at the breakpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-7 Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen dominates the 10th leg and goes into the break with a commanding lead!
Postpublished at 20:23 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 3-6 Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith ends the run of legs against him, taking out double tops to reduce the deficit to three legs.
Postpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 2-6 Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen has started the ninth leg slowly, and Michael Smith will get darts at a double.
Postpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 2-6 Michael van Gerwen
A 100 checkout from Michael van Gerwen continues to pile the pressure on the World Champion Michael Smith.
Van Gerwen half way therepublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
BreakingMichael Smith 2-5 Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen takes advantage this time!
The crowd in London are in shock. Only one player looks like winning at this point in the contest!
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