James Wade can 'hypnotise' rivals, claims Michael van Gerwen before Premier League clash
dailystar.co.ukMichael van Gerwen has come up with an unusual way of describing what it’s like to play against darts rival James Wade. The pair meet again in the Premier League tonight as the tournament makes its much-anticipated return to Dublin.
Van Gerwen and Wade clashed in the semi-finals in Aberdeen last week, with the Dutchman winning 6-3 before being beaten by Jonny Clayton in the final and losing top spot.
Wade does have a recent victory over Van Gerwen to call on, winning their Premier League meeting in Birmingham in March. And while Van Gerwen will be favourite to triumph tonight, the three-time world champion insists it isn’t easy taking on The Machine. “I’ve played him several times in this Premier League, but tonight is a new night,” he told DartsNews. “You always have to start very sharp against him, he’s a tricky player to play against.
He almost hypnotises you and you have to stay sharp. He’s a champion at pretending he doesn’t care and then throwing superbly.” The winner of the Van Gerwen-Wade match will face Gerwyn Price or Joe Cullen in the semi-finals.
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