Summary

  • Final result: Wright 10-11 Van Gerwen

  • Wright misses six darts to win match

  • Semi-final result: Wright 10-9 Taylor

  • Semi-final result: Van Gerwen 10-7 Anderson

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  1. Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Thanks Gary. (Milk with no sugar, if you're interested.)

    Phil Taylor's been feeling good about his chances in this year's Premier League but can he better the colourful Scot that is Peter Wright?

    Tonight's second semi-final gets under way in about five minutes.

  2. Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    While I have my coffee, I'm going to hand over to Jay Freeman to take you through the second semi-final - Peter Wright against Phil Taylor.

  3. 'I was waiting to break his throw'published at 19:54 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Result: Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Gary Anderson

    Michael van Gerwen tells Sky Sports:

    "It feels fantastic. It wasn't a superb game from both of us.

    "I think at some points his scoring power was better, but I was waiting to break his throw and I'm glad it worked out that way.

    "It's always hard against Gary Anderson. He put me under pressure, he does that all the time, you have to live with that and work with that.

    "I'm really happy to go through."

  4. Postpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Result: Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Gary Anderson

    Well, that was over in a blink of an eye.

    17 legs in 30 minutes, I need a coffee.

    Michael van Gerwen will play the winner of Peter Wright against Phil Taylor which is coming up in about 10 minutes.

  5. Michael van Gerwen winspublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Gary Anderson

    Michael van Gerwen is through to his fifth-consecutive Premier League final!

    The defending champion finishes double 5.

    He had just a bit too much for Anderson. Great game though.

  6. Break of throwpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 9-7 Gary Anderson

    There's the break of throw he wanted!

    With Anderson on 80, Van Gerwen pins 88 on double 14.

    The Dutchman is one leg away.

  7. Postpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 8-7 Gary Anderson*

    Huge from MVG.

    Gary Anderson misses bullseye by a whisker for a 121 finish and Van Gerwen cleans up 72 in two darts.

  8. Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 7-7 Gary Anderson

    Gary AndersonImage source, Getty Images

    They aren't missing anything now.

    Gary Anderson finishes double 20 at the first time of asking for a 13-darter.

    The last nine legs have all been won on throw. Tense.

  9. Postpublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 7-6 Gary Anderson*

    Another hold of throw.

    Van Gerwen takes out 82 on double top and is three legs away from his fifth-straight final.

  10. Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 6-6 Gary Anderson

    Anderson hits back with an 11-darter.

    The Scot starts with a 177 and finishes first time on tops.

    Both players look so, so focused. It's down to a best of seven.

  11. Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 6-5 Gary Anderson*

    Hold of throw for the world number one after starting the leg with a max.

    Van Gerwen misses bull for a 164 finish before tidying up the leg with double 8.

    Both players are averaging just over 100.

  12. Postpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 5-5 Gary Anderson

    MVG gets them back under way after a short break.

    With a 180. Goodness me.

  13. 160 outshot for Andersonpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 5-5 Gary Anderson

    Wow. No miscounting there from Anderson! Treble 20, treble 20, double top, 160 finish. All middle of the bed.

    That after his sixth 180 of the contest. Even stevens at the break.

    Gary Anderson 180sImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 5-4 Gary Anderson*

    Oh no, Gary Anderson miscounts going for a 164 finish as he hits two treble 20s. You can't take out 44 in one dart Gaz.

    MVG punishes him - of course he does - taking out 112 on double top.

  15. Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 4-4 Gary Anderson

    This time double 8 is not Michael van Gerwen's friend.

    The Dutchman misses just outside the wire and Anderson steps in to finish two 18s.

    Four apiece.

  16. Postpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 4-3 Gary Anderson*

    These legs are over in a flash.

    Michael van Gerwen misses a couple at double 16 but redeems himself next door on double 8.

    This is going to go all the way isn't it?

  17. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 3-3 Gary Anderson

    Shock moment coming up - Michael van Gerwen topped the averages in the group stage.

    Big Ando was a couple of points behind on 102.16. Ridiculous numbers across 16 weeks.

    Meanwhile we're all square as Anderson pins double 12 first time.

    MvG averageImage source, Getty Images
  18. Break of throwpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 3-2 Gary Anderson*

    Finally Anderson hits double top! And we're back on throw.

  19. Break of throwpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    *Michael van Gerwen 3-1 Gary Anderson

    Hmm, you can't keep missing tops Gary. Ando misses another chance to finish and MVG steps in to break his throw.

  20. Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 18 May 2017

    Michael van Gerwen 2-1 Gary Anderson*

    Michael van Gerwen holds his throw with tops.

    But Gary Anderson could have stolen it after hitting his second 180 as he missed double 20 for a 110 checkout.

    Incredible standard so far from both.