Michael van Gerwen has warned Michael Smith that he needs to learn how to compete with the big boys ahead of their Premier League clash. World No 1 Van Gerwen takes on Smith this Thursday night in Aberdeen, live on Sky Sports, and last years beaten finalist will be seeking his third win of the season against the Premier League newcomer.After a torrid start to the campaign, Smith picked up his first point in last weeks draw with Dave Chisnall. Van Gerwen believes the 25-year-old has received a harsh introduction to life on the road with 10 of the sports finest players, but will show no mercy towards the St Helens man. This is a big learning curve for him but you need to learn the hard way. Michael van Gerwen I think Im doing well but I need to make sure that I take the two points against Michael, said Van Gerwen. Hes a fantastic player but hes struggling a bit on this stage and I need to take advantage of that.Hes a talented player but he needs to have the same attitude as me. This is a big learning curve for him but you need to learn the hard way. I did that and if you dont youll never learn what its like with the big boys. Michael Smith has revealed his relief after opening his account in the competition Smith insists his first point has lifted the pressure off his shoulders and intends to enjoy his latest showdown with Van Gerwen.I can relax now that Ive finally got a point on board and now Im aiming to get the two points, said the former World Youth Champion. Ill be a massive underdog against Michael and Ive got nothing to lose.Ive played him loads of times and Ive beaten him before, and hes battered me too! If Im up there enjoying myself, anything can happen and my darts will go in. I want to have fun, hit big scores and checkouts.Im learning every day, even when Im practising, and Im trying to be more consistent on television. Gary Anderson is yet to pick up a point in the Premier League Reigning champion Gary Anderson has started the season with two defeats after missing the opening night through illness and will next face Raymond van Barneveld in front of his home fans.I knew how tough the Premier League was going to be this year and so far Ive not picked up the points but Ill be giving it my best this week, said The Flying Scotsman.I need to start getting some points under my belt because you dont want to be eliminated and the pressure will start to build in the next few weeks.Watch night four of the Premier League in Aberdeen on Thursday, from 7pm on Sky Sports. Also See: Sky Live: PL night four Wright ready for Scottish clash WATCH: Barneys nine-darter Sky Bets darts odds Brad Marchand Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Adam Oates Bruins Jersey . 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In her second exclusive column for ESPN, Australian Olympian Emily Seebohm opens up about those who have inspired her as she gets set to race for gold in Rio de Janeiro.Im incredibly lucky to have so much support in my life, and its thanks to all those who are close to me that Im in the position Im in. Without them, thered be no way Id be in Rio chasing gold.To be honest, if I didnt go down the swimming path, Id love to have been a netballer -- I found it really fun in my younger days because its so different. As a team sport, you get to hang out together, and with swimming, its just you.But I do love swimming, and one of my big inspirations is Ian Thorpe. Hes had such an amazing career -- hes won the most Olympic gold medals in Australias history -- but thats not the whole story.Ive heard him speak about the challenges he faced during his career, and I think I know that feeling; starting so young with swimming and basically growing up in front of the camera. Its interesting hearing his take on his career, and from my side, seeing the media take on his life, its almost two completely different stories.Of course, my family is my strongest support network. Mum taught me to swim when I was a little kid; she, as well as dad and two of my brothers, are in Rio, which is great. I love knowing theyre here -- its nice having that support, and you can almost feel that energy coming through.Another major influence on my life is my partneer in crime Mitch Larkin [a mens swimmer who is also on the Australian Olympic team].ddddddddddddIt is so nice having him with me in Rio because hes a little bit of home while were on the other side of the world. Its so great that we get to share our experiences and we can talk about them with someone who truly gets it.As a couple, we have to make it up as we go along; during the year, were often in different countries and its really hard being away from him as theres not a lot of one-on-one time, so that makes it a challenge. But its really special when we do get to spend time together.Mitch has actually been really helpful because we draw from each other a lot, and its great for our swimming, but we can also get away from the pressure of the sport when we can and we can talk about everything outside of swimming.So what happens if one of us is successful and the other isnt at Rio? Of course, were both extremely competitive, but we both respect each other so much that it wouldnt matter if one of us did better because of the bond we have. Weve spoken about it and we know its a possibility -- weve just got to deal with it if and when we come to it.In saying that, itd be a dream if we both achieved the goals we set out to. Weve both put in enough hard work, so hopefully our dreams do become a reality. ' ' '