Van Gerwen dismissed Wright’s potential mind games, which he’s been accused of playing in the past. He similarly engaged in a war of words with 2024 world champion Luke Humphries before beating him in their last 16 clash.

The World Darts Championship is in full swing and Peter Wright is hitting the mark not only on the dartboard but with his killer mohawk. The 54-year-old who has two world championship titles under his belt,

Peter Wright has lifted the lid on what Luke Humphries told him after his magnificent 4-1 victory over the defending champion to reach the Paddy Power World Darts Championship quarter-finals. Having defeated Jermaine Wattimena in the third round,

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Michael van Gerwen was in a ruthless mood following his World Darts Championship victory over Jeffrey de Graaf, as he set his sights on Peter Wright

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Michael van Gerwen has launched a scathing attack on Peter Wright at the World Darts Championship, accusing his rival of talking "c**p" at the tournament. The Dutch star's criticism came after Wright suggested unseeded player Callan Rydz should be considered the favourite for the championship.