Beyond that world champion Michael Smith could be lying in wait ahead of what would be a mouthwatering round of 16 clash.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/pdc-world-championships-draw-dobey-28190303

But Michael Smith (7/1) might just be the people’s pick after heartache last year against Wright.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/darts/pdc-world-darts-championship-odds-tips-b2253546.html

Michael Smith books his spot in the biggest game of them all for the third time in five years as he beats Gabriel Clemens 6-2.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/01/03/michael-smith-hopes-catchphrase-will-boost-his-world-title-prospects/

Michael Smith said his stunning nine-dart finish in the Championship final gave him belief he could beat Michael van Gerwen and claim a first title.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23227000.nine-darter-gave-michael-smith-belief-win-world-championship/?ref=rss

The 31st staging of the World Darts Championship will see players from around the globe competing for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy, with number one seed and defending champion Michael Smith headlining the 96-player field.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23992635.gerwyn-price-begins-paddy-power-world-darts-championship-bid/?ref=rss

The event is slated to be at the home of Michael Smith, a celebrity interior designer who decorated the White House for President Barack Obama, and Smith’s partner, James Costos, a former HBO executive who was Obama’s ambassador to Spain.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/23970798.president-biden-says-running-donald-trump-race/?ref=rss

The event will be hosted by West FM presenter Michael Smith and will include a professional photo with the former Rangers star alongside a on arrival and a two-course meal.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23262523.former-rangers-star-gazza-visit-dumbarton-fc/?ref=rss