“If you look on paper, it will probably be Keane Barry as the first opponent,” Van Gerwen told Viaplay.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-world-darts-championship-31546774

Meet 'The Sheep' - Darts player who pushed Van Gerwen all the way in Flintshire!

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23379930.flintshire-ace-sports-night-michael-van-gerwen-hit/?ref=rss

Michael Van Gerwen will be returning also.

Source: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/23849470.chester-venue-phil-taylor-v-michael-van-gerwen-match/?ref=rss

Van Gerwen and Smith meet for the second time in a World Championship final on Tuesday night after both turned in superb performances in their semi-finals on Monday.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/03/michael-smith-reveals-michael-van-gerwen-message-ahead-of-world-darts-championship-final-18030169/

Van Gerwen, beaten by newcomer Chris Dobey on Night One in Belfast, held off a fightback from Jonny Clayton to close out a 6-3 win and reach a second final of this year’s tournament so far.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/02/24/michael-van-gerwen-holds-nerve-to-edge-out-gerwyn-price-in-dublin-thriller/

Van Gerwen is back and looking to claim a fourth crown, though after winning three majors in 2023 including beating the Dutch master in the Players Championship Finals.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/world-darts-championship-2024-results-full-schedule-today-how-to-watch-tv-channel-latest-odds-b1126374.html

Van Gerwen was not deterred on this occasion, though, as he breezed to a 3-0 triumph over Barry without too much difficulty.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/1847435/Darts-LIVE-Michael-van-Gerwen-World-Darts-Championship-schedule-results-highlights

Van Gerwen won his first world championship in 2014 when he beat Wright 7-4 in the final.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/1844669/Arsenal-Dennis-Bergkamp-millionaire-darts-champion