Next Premier League player?

After Michael van Gerwen was crowned Premier League champion, we asked Sky Sports experts to pick a player who could force his way into next year’s line-up.

The world No 1 enjoyed a triumphant season as he finished top of the 10-man table and then defeated Phil Taylor in the final to claim the title for the second time at The O2.

But can a new contender emerge to challenge Van Gerwen next year, or should a past challenger be welcomed back to the 2017 competition?

We asked ‘Mighty Mike’, our Sky Sports pundits and the PDC chairman to reveal their Premier League picks…

Michael van Gerwen: Vincent van der Voort

It would be Vincent van der Voort or Simon Whitlock. Vincent is my best mate of course and I would like to have him in the Premier League. He’s a good darts player.

As for the rest, I don’t really care, I like to beat everyone.

Wayne Mardle: Stephen Bunting

I would love to see Stephen Bunting back in. I just feel that he let himself down when he was in it.

It wasn’t a year too soon, I just think he found it tougher than he thought he would. You’ve got to be ready mentally.

I would like to see Bunting there, because the way he plays, the speed he plays, and how he plays, would suit the Premier League. You see something in players where you think they’re so good, they just need to believe they are.

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