Summary

  • Evening results: Charlie Manby 1-4 Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen 1-4 Gary Anderson, Luke Humphries 4-1 Kevin Doets

  • Anderson knocks out third seed and three-time champion Van Gerwen

  • Afternoon results: Luke Woodhouse 2-4 Krzysztof Ratajski, Jonny Clayton 4-2 Andreas Harrysson, Justin Hood 4-0 Josh Rock

  • Debutant Hood hits first 11 attempts at doubles in superb display against 11th seed Rock

  • Woodhouse misses double 12 for nine-dart finish in third set against Ratajski, who will play Luke Littler next

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Live Reporting

Charlotte Coates

  1. Van Gerwen hits 10-dart leg

    Van Gerwen 0-2 Anderson (1-1)

    Here we go! MVG and Gary Anderson both fling in 180s to kick the leg off.

    MVG needs 32 for a 10-dart leg and he nails it.

    So, so good.

  2. Anderson holds

    Van Gerwen 0-2 Anderson (0-1)

    Gary Anderson launches in another max to get down to 163 and MVG responds for his fifth of the match.

    Anderson needs 67 with MVG on 101. He gets darts at double eight and pins it.

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    In my opinion only Anderson and Van Veen have the ability to beat the two Lukes when all are playing at their best

    George, Craigavon

  4. Van Gerwen 0-2 Anderson (0-0)

    Michael van GerwenPA Media

    MVG needs to find something close to his best or else he'll be sent packing from the Ally Pally for this year.

    Gary Anderson is throwing very well.

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    We're set up for a cracker here! Get yourself warm and cozy, settle in, and prepare for a great night of darts!

    Bartholomew, St John's Wood

  6. Anderson takes the second set

    Van Gerwen 0-2 Anderson (2-3)

    MVG can't live with Gary Anderson in this leg but then he launches in a 180 in typical MVG fashion but only follows it up with 55 for 142.

    Anderson leaves 78. He hits treble 18 and double 12 for a two-set lead.

  7. Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (2-2)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Michael van GerwenPA Media

    In every leg of this set so far, the player throwing first has been on a single-dart finish after 12 darts.

    This is world class.

  8. Anderson forces deciding leg

    Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (2-2)

    MVG flings in a third max to attack the Gary Anderson throw. He needs something special with 137 left but it's not there.

    Anderson mops up double 12 and takes us to a deciding leg.

  9. Van Gerwen holds

    Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (2-1)

    MVG isn't flowing with the 180s just yet. He's thrown two but has landed six 140s.

    He's down to 40 and pins tops with his second dart for a very routine hold.

  10. Anderson holds

    Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (1-1)

    Gary AndersonPA Media

    Gary Anderson has thrown his fifth 180. We're only in leg seven!

    He's down to a finish with 90 left. He sets up to leave tops with MVG miles off it.

    He needs all three darts but finds double 10.

  11. Van Gerwen holds

    Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (1-0)

    MVG gets down to 130 after nine darts. He finds the treble 18 to leave 36 with Gary Anderson leaving 110.

    No messing there, MVG nails double 18 for the leg.

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    Sorry Ellie, Van Gerwen will have this

    Ronald, Glasgow

  13. Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (0-0)

    Well, that was good!

    MVG averaged 97 in the first set and Gary Anderson averaged 98. These two will only go up in level, too.

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    Think Gary is a great ambassador for this sport that we all love. Wise head to help all the youngsters coming through, especially dealing with the press. It’s become a major part of Xmas. Whether you're an OAP watching with your grandkids or kids asking their parents to stay up late.

    Scotty, Swindon

  15. Anderson wins opening set

    Van Gerwen 0-1 Anderson (2-3)

    These two are banging in the 180s now. MVG gives it the big fist pump but Gary Anderson flings one in himself.

    Anderson's brilliant 137 leaves 44. He goes 12 and double 16 for the first set.

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  16. Anderson breaks back

    Van Gerwen 0-0 Anderson (2-2)

    Gary Anderson flings in a 180 and MVG responds with a 177. These two are upping it now.

    MVG can't take out 125 on the bull and Anderson pinches the leg to force a decider.

  17. Van Gerwen 0-0 Anderson (2-1)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    The pace has picked up now. They are finding it.

  18. Van Gerwen breaks

    Van Gerwen 0-0 Anderson (2-1)

    Gary Anderson is seeing the red stuff and he hits another max to leave 140 with MVG not on a finish. Anderson hits 100. He needs tops but misses all three.

    MVG needs 90 and makes a mess of it but Anderson misses three more at the double. Back comes MVG to break.

  19. Van Gerwen levels

    Van Gerwen 0-0 Anderson (1-1)

    Michael van GerwenGetty Images

    Gary Anderson follows up his leg with a 180 and MVG gets in on the act. MVG leaves 80 and he pins tops to level.

    Good stuff early on here.

  20. Anderson holds

    Van Gerwen 0-0 Anderson (0-1)

    Gary Anderson has the darts in this opening set but it's MVG who's first to a finish - but he can't touch the 167.

    Anderson has a go at 101 and lands the double 16.