Michael van Gerwen beats Adrian Lewis 10-4
Phil Taylor beats Raymond van Barneveld 10-6
Mensur Suljovic through to semi-finals after 10-8 win over Peter Wright
Gary Anderson wins 10-7 against Dave Chisnall
Group games best of 19 legs
Michael van Gerwen 1-2 Raymond van Barneveld*
A third maximum in three sets for Barney and he throws it on his way to taking the third leg and lead MVG.
I'm sensing a pretty decent match, here!
Image source, Getty Images*Michael van Gerwen 1-1 Raymond van Barneveld
Another 180 from Barney! But it's not enough to take the leg.
MVG pours water on Barney's fire as he throws a double 10 to level it up.
That's subdued this crowd a bit..
Image source, Getty ImagesMichael van Gerwen 0-1 Raymond van Barneveld*
Not to be outdone by Barney throwing a quickfire 180, MVG matches him with a maximum of his own.
MVG misses double 16 to wrap it up and Barney breaks his throw with his second attempt at double four.
Image source, Getty ImagesMichael van Gerwen v Raymond van Barneveld
Barney is the first man out for this afternoon's final game. He's given a warm welcome by the rowdy Cardiff crowd.
MVG soon follows to his trademark walkout song - The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army. He'll be throwing first in this match.
Right, that's me done for this afternoon. Jay Freeman is back in the hotseat for the final match of this session.
It's alright - MvG against Barney!
Phil Taylor 10-7 Adrian Lewis
Phil Taylor told BBC Sport:
"For me personally, If I retain it, I'd love it. I don't expect to because I'm too old now. These are young players playing in and out, I don't do that.
"I'm enjoying it and I think it's putting the pressure on them to perform. I've been practising for 30 years and I've had enough now."
Phil Taylor 10-7 Adrian Lewis
Paul Nicholson
2010 Players Championship winner
That was a fantastic performance from Phil Taylor and a fantastic match. He stuck with Adrian Lewis the best he could in the first half, but tore through him in the second half.
He was relaxed and hitting almost everything he went for.
Lewis' scoring wasn't as heavy as it was in the first half, he missed a few darts and switch shots and got a bit frustrated.
Phil Taylor 10-7 Adrian Lewis
That folks, is why he's the greatest who's ever lived.
Phil Taylor reels off his fifth leg in a row to see off Adrian Lewis.
Brilliant from The Power as he begins his defence of the trophy with a victory.
Image source, Getty Images*Phil Taylor 9-7 Adrian Lewis
I do not believe what I am watching!
Phil Taylor takes out 129 on the bull to move one away from victory.
The defending champion is absolutely flying and has the throw to seal the win.
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Phil Taylor 8-7 Adrian Lewis*
And now The Power leads.
He finishes double 16 for the millionth time in his career to go 8-7 up.
That's three legs on the bounce and he's now favourite.
*Phil Taylor 7-7 Adrian Lewis
Simply superb from the greatest there's ever been!
Taylor lands back-to-back maximums but falls short of a seventh treble 20.
But he maintains his composure to take out 117 on double top - his third ton-plus checkout - and he's back on terms.
Madness.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhil Taylor 6-7 Adrian Lewis*
The Power will never give up.
Four throws north of 100 leaves him with 43 which he takes out on double 16.
Pressure back on Lewis.
*Phil Taylor 5-7 Adrian Lewis
When Ade finds his scoring boots, he's almost impossible to live with.
Jackpot lands his fourth 180 of the match before finishing on double 8 for a 12-darter.
He's three legs away from victory and has that crucial break of throw.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhil Taylor 5-6 Adrian Lewis*
Phil Taylor holds his throw - but only just.
He pins double 16 at the third time of asking, but only after Jackpot misses one at tops.
Taylor is still very much in this match.
*Phil Taylor 4-6 Adrian Lewis
Lewis has hit six out of his seven attempts at double for a checkout percentage of 85.71%.
You just don't see that! They're ready to resume after a short interval.
*Phil Taylor 4-6 Adrian Lewis
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a leg before the break! Adrian Lewis fires in a 177 and 180 to leave him on a nine-darter.
But his seventh dart is below the treble 20.
Taylor sends in his own max, before Lewis checks out 104 on double top. Superb darts from both.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhil Taylor 4-5 Adrian Lewis*
The Power shrugs off a second max from Lewis to hold his throw on double 8.
But only after missing three darts to finish. He doesn't quite look comfortable on his finishing yet - he's missed eight out of 12.
Image source, Getty Images*Phil Taylor 3-5 Adrian Lewis
Another 13 darter from Lewis to move two in front!
Bang in the middle of double 18.
He's found a lovely rhythm.
Phil Taylor 3-4 Adrian Lewis*
And now Jackpot gets a break of throw.
It's a super leg from Lewis - he kicks it off with back-to-back 140s before finishing on double 16 for a 13-darter.
The averages aren't anything special yet - just over 90 for Lewis and 95 for Taylor. I'm sure they'll rise.