Luke Littler survives a scare to beat Ryan Joyce 4-3 and qualify for quarter-finals - read the report
Littler led 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2 but has been pegged back three times
RESULT: Eighth seed Stephen Bunting beats Luke Woodhouse 4-0
Afternoon session saw Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey & Callan Rydz reach quarter-finals
Van Gerwen 0-0 De Graaf (2-1)
Three breaks of throw to start the match and Michael van Gerwen enjoys this one.
Jeffrey de Graaf was down to 86 but the Swede doesn't get a look at it.
Mighty Mike rattles in treble 20, 18, tops and lets out a shout of celebration.
Van Gerwen 0-0 De Graaf (1-1)
Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports
What a response from Jeffrey de Graaf.
Van Gerwen 0-0 De Graaf (1-1)
Michael van Gerwen has been plagued by inconsistency in recent times and nothing sums it up better than his first two visits in this leg.
He starts with 22 and follows up with a 180.
There's nothing inconsistent about Jeffrey de Graaf here, though. He goes 140, 180, 135 and then takes out 46 for an 11-dart break.
We're back on throw.
Van Gerwen 0-0 De Graaf (1-0)
Frustration for Jeffrey de Graaf as he misses two darts to hold in the opening leg and Michael van Gerwen nips in to break.
A 14-darter for the Dutchman as he finishes with a double 10.
Van Gerwen v De Graaf
Image source, ReutersNathan Aspinall's walk-on to Mr Brightside is widely considered the best in darts at the moment but Michael van Gerwen x The White Stripes remains a classic of the genre.
It doesn't seem to matter whether the fans want the Dutchman to win, they're always more than happy to chant his name to the tune of Seven Nation Army.
Van Gerwen v De Graaf
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Jeffrey de Graaf will be delighted so far. He's just got to go out and there express himself.
He will know there are fragilities in Michael van Gerwen's game and when he gets the chances he's got to take them.
Michael can play in spells and if he plays like he did in parts against Brendan Dolan then Jeffrey will have to try and withstand it.
Van Gerwen v De Graaf
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports
Michael van Gerwen has been building nicely. There has been nothing spectacular but he's done a good job so far. It is like building blocks and he is assembling his whole game.
Jeffrey de Graaf is the perfect opponent for him. He could beat Van Gerwen but he could push him up even higher.
Van Gerwen v De Graaf
We're not far away from the second match of the evening now as Michael van Gerwen takes on Jeffrey de Graaf.
Van Gerwen is a three-time world champion but you have to go back to 2019 for his last title.
The Dutchman will be hoping to put that right this year and the early exits of a number of seeds means his run to the final is pretty favourable.
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Bunting 4-0 Woodhouse
Stephen Bunting talking to Sky Sports: "It is weird because in the practice room earlier on and all day I've felt so nervous. I don't want to let the crowd down - they are the heart and soul of the party - and they were unbelievable again. We can do this, you know, we really can.
"I'm thrilled - we always say it is the 12th man with the crowd and this place is no different. When you're up on this stage it is a very lonely place and if things aren't going right it is so tough and we need the crowd behind us 100% and listen, from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much, you really did get me through that game again. I didn't think I played my best but I am really happy to get over the line.
"I don't look at the other games - it doesn't interest me because you can prepare for games you're never going to play. It is all about the here and now and in the moment and Peter Wright now. I'll make sure I am 100% ready for that game. I expect the Peter Wright to turn up that beat Luke Humphries last night - what a win for Peter, brilliant."
Bunting 4-0 Woodhouse
A consummate display from Stephen Bunting to set up a quarter-final against Peter Wright.
He finishes with an average of 96.78 so still room for improvement but more than good enough tonight.
Bunting 4-0 Woodhouse
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
That is a brilliant display from Stephen Bunting. He was ruthless and didn't give Luke Woodhouse a chance.
Bunting 4-0 Woodhouse (3-1)
Image source, PA MediaStephen Bunting took the first set with a 121 and he so nearly gets it again to win the match.
He misses the double 18 but has streaked clear again in the leg so comes back and gets it on his next visit.
A thoroughly professional job from The Bullet. He held Luke Woodhouse at arms length throughout.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse (2-1)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Luke Woodhouse will be disappointed with himself - he knows he is better than this. We know he is better than this.
You have to complement Stephen Bunting though. He has taken his opportunities.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse (2-1)
Stephen Bunting is a leg away from victory - but it's another missed opportunity for Luke Woodhouse.
It was a real off leg from Bunting, Woodhouse got in front but then couldn't finish it off, missing a dart at tops to break.
Bunting makes him pay by hitting double 16.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse (1-1)
Luke Woodhouse levels it up in this fourth set.
One miss had given Stephen Bunting the chance to break but The Bullet misses darts at tops and double 10.
That allows Woodhouse another go at double 10 and he finds it this visit.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse (1-0)
Impressive 171 from Luke Woodhouse in response to a 180 from Stephen Bunting.
It leaves him 132 for a break of throw. He can't finish that but Bunting fails to give himself a dart at double from 96.
Woodhouse misses tops but Bunting does the same. Neither man can find the double in this leg!
Eventually, though, it's Bunting who hits double 10 to hold.
A big chance goes begging for Woodhouse.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Stephen Bunting is keen to get this wrapped up.
Bunting 3-0 Woodhouse (3-1)
Stephen Bunting is closing in on a place in the quarter-finals.
Double six secures the hold he needs to take the set.
Luke Woodhouse needs a comeback for the ages if his run at Ally Pally is to continue.
Bunting 2-0 Woodhouse (2-1)
Luke Woodhouse is really battling with himself at the moment.
Even in a leg in which Stephen Bunting is not finding the trebles, Woodhouse struggles to move clear.
But having got down to 150, he goes treble 19, treble 19, double 18 - and he's back in this set!