The Irishman knocked VanGerwen out of last year's World Matchplay Championship and is looking to do it all over again. Dolan said: "I'm hoping for more of the same. I don't think Michael is.
Brendan Dolan will take on Michael vanGerwen in the third round at the World Darts Championship after Christmas. The Northern Irishman was too strong for Hong Kong's Lok Yin Lee 3-0 in sets.