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MICHAEL van Gerwen moved clear at the top of the Unibet Premier League with a 7-2 win over Clock Face darter Michael Smith.

An exciting night in front of 10,000 fans at The SSE Hydro saw the St Helens man downed by the on-song leader.

Reigning Premier League champion Van Gerwen pulled two points ahead of top-of-the-table rival Smith as he came from 2-0 down to beat the early-season pace-setter 7-2.

Smith, who was looking to return to the number one spot, began the match well, breaking in the opening leg before going on to hold for a 2-0 lead.

This seemed to spark the world number one in to life, with Van Gerwen powering through to win seven consecutive legs, landing finishes of 148, 116 and 107 as he secured the two points.

"I wouldn't say it's the best of my performances but I am not making many mistakes," said Van Gerwen.

"I'm doing okay but I'm winning my games and sometimes that's a strong point.

"In the first two legs tonight I couldn't find the treble and I was trying too hard, but at the end of the day I got the two points and that's the most important thing.

"Michael has played well - he's a huge talent and it's second in the rankings for nothing but if you look at his tournament average I knew I could get the points tonight.

"To finish at the top of the league table is harder than winning the tournament in my opinion so I want to keep going and keep winning."