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ST HELENS arrows ace Michael Smith whitewashed Raymond van Barneveld in Liverpool in the latest round of the Unibet Premier League.

Smith rose to the occasion in his at the Echo Arena, in front of 8,000, as he produced an outstanding display to beat van Barneveld 7-0.

The Clock Face-based thrower secured his seventh win of the season to stay second on the table.

He hit seven doubles from eight attempts - with his only miss being a wired bullseye to complete a 170 finish - while he also averaged 103.15.

Finishes of 86, on the bull, and 70 gave Smith two early breaks as he took command, and he also finished 116 in leg six before completing the win to seal both points.

"My finishing went really well but I'll take my first whitewash in the Premier League," said Smith.

"I knew this kind of performance was coming and you can't be at your best every single match but to get close to it tonight is really nice. It shows that the hard work's paying off.

"I've not been playing well in the Premier League but I've still been winning. It had to come some time and I'm glad it came today, I enjoyed it and it was a nice night for me.

"I'm just glad to get past Judgement Night and I can relax now and start looking forward now and focus on the top four."