Result: Michael van Gerwen beats Gary Anderson in Premier League

Michael van Gerwen of Holland celebrates winning a leg during his third round match against Terry Jenkins of England during the William Hill PDC World Darts Championships on Day Nine at Alexandra Palace on December 29, 2014
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Michael van Gerwen registers his first points of the 2016 Premier League with a convincing 7-3 victory over Gary Anderson.

Michael van Gerwen has recorded a 7-3 victory over Gary Anderson to register his first points of the 2016 Premier League.

The world number one suffered a surprise defeat to James Wade last week, but he returned to his best form in Newcastle, averaging 111.88 to see off the world champion in convincing style.

Phil Taylor also impressed in getting his first win on the board as he averaged 111.2 in a 7-1 success over Wade, who had earlier beaten Michael Smith 7-4 to condemn the St Helens thrower to his third successive defeat.

Adrian Lewis tops the standings after week two after withstanding a late comeback from Dave Chisnall to run out a 7-4 winner.

Peter Wright also made it two wins from two after he recorded a 7-5 victory over Raymond van Barneveld, with the Dutchman left ruing a number of missed doubles that allowed Wright to remain in the match.

Michael Smith of England celebrates winning his first round match against Mensur Suljovic on December 22, 2014
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