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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Charlotte Coates

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

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    These two have dealt in drama for the past two decades.

    When they play each other, ridiculous darts usually follows.

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    I think Anderson has played some of the best darts in the tournament. I think MVG is toast

    Mike, Southampton

  3. Van Gerwen v Anderson

    Michael van Gerwen's walk-on is class. Love it when the lights all go green.

  4. Result: Manby 1-4 Van Veen

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    Gian van Veen shakes hands with Charlie ManbyPA Media

    Gian is one of those who could possibly go on and win the title. That's beyond Charlie for now - maybe not in the years coming. He reacted really well to being 3-1 behind and that is testament to him, it will stand him in good stead. Now he's got to do the hard work and go to Q-School [to earn a PDC Tour card] - that's the really hard work.

    In a short space of time, Gian has gone from being someone on the cusp and ready to go 'bingo', now he's won the Europeans and he can go 'bingo' at any time. He can win anything. He doesn't need to play his best game to win big games and he did it again there.

  5. Van Gerwen v Anderson

    It's Gary Anderson making his way to the Ally Pally stage first. The crowd is well up for this one as expected.

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    Gary Anderson has it. He’s played excellently all tournament. I don’t think there will be any MVG magic tonight.

    Ellie, Glasgow

  7. Van Gerwen v Anderson

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    We all like to reminisce and it would be taking us back to their vintage days, for them to go up there, hit 140s, 180s, nine-darters - we want to see it because that's how we remember them playing all the time.

    But time has moved on. They're not as consistent as they used to be. Michael, when he finds it, is deadly. Gary is deadly right now. If he can carry on then Michael will be in trouble.

    I just want them to remind us that they can win another world title.

  8. Van Gerwen v Anderson

    Feels a little strange that Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson are playing each other in the fourth round.

    Always feel like this is a semi-final or final type of match.

    They met in the 2017 final, with Van Gerwen winning on that occasion and denying Anderson a third successive world title.

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    Reckon MVG has the beating of Gary Anderson tonight. I reckon Gary will give Michael a run for his money but I think MVG will just pull that something extra out of the hat tonight.

    Liam, Lancaster

  10. Result: Manby 1-4 Van Veen

    Gian van Veen, speaking to Sky Sports after his 4-1 win over Charlie Manby:

    "Scoring-wise, I was a bit up and down. It was good in some legs - I started off so many legs with 180s and in some I followed up with a 180, in others I followed it up with 58 or 60. Some good finishes got me through in the game.

    "I'm looking forward to the game between Luke Humphries and Kevin Doets and I'll be awaiting the winner. For me, I'm happy to get through to the quarter-final and the rest is a bonus. I'm going to be enjoying my game in the quarter-finals and who knows where we'll go."

  11. Two darting monsters collide

    Van Gerwen v Anderson

    Next, two darting titans collide.

    Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen takes on two-time world champion Gary Anderson for a spot in the quarter-finals.

    What a treat we have in store.

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  12. Result: Manby 1-4 Van Veen

    John Part
    Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

    A classy performance from Gian. He was threatening nine-darters from the outset and on three occasions at least we thought we might get to see a full attempt.

    That aside, he bullied the scoring. He was out-doubled early on and that gave Manby half a chance, but he couldn't keep up that precision. Van Veen pulled away with the superior scoring on the whole.

  13. What's the quarter-final draw?

    • Luke Littler v Krzysztof Ratajski
    • Ryan Searle v Jonny Clayton
    • Luke Humphries/Kevin Doets v Gian van Veen
    • Michael van Gerwen/Gary Anderson v Justin Hood

  14. Van Veen books spot in quarter-finals
    Breaking

    Manby 1-4 Van Veen

    Gian van Veen starts with a 180 but Charlie Manby can't respond. Van Veen needs 32 for the match. He misses his first dart but lands the second.

    He's in the quarter-finals for the first time.

  15. Manby forces deciding leg

    Manby 1-3 Van Veen (2-2)

    Charlie Manby's level has gone up in this fifth set. He leaves 127 and gets it down to 32 with Gian van Veen on 79.

    Manby steps up pins double 16.

  16. Manby breaks back

    Manby 1-3 Van Veen (1-2)

    Charlie Manby leaves 80 after 12 darts and hits double 16 for a 14-darter of his own.

    Can he hold now?

  17. Manby 1-3 Van Veen (0-2)

    Two 14-dart legs from Gian van Veen in this set. Very, very hard to live with that.

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  18. Van Veen breaks

    Manby 1-3 Van Veen (0-2)

    Gian van Veen kicks off with a 180. It's his eighth. Charlie Manby has only managed one so far.

    Gian van Veen hits three treble 18s to leave 16. He misses double eight but hits double four to move a leg away.

  19. Van Veen holds

    Manby 1-3 Van Veen (0-1)

    Has Charlie Manby got anything left? He leaves 131 with Gian van Veen leaving 51 from 148.

    Van Veen picks out double 16 and nails it.

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    I live 5 mins away from Manby. COME ON CHARLIE!!

    Alex, Huddersfield