Gary Anderson 8-1 Mark Webster
Gary Anderson maintained his winning start in the league powering past Mark Webster 8-1 with another comprehensive display.
The Scot claimed the third successive victory on his debut season in style with the heaviest win on the opening 3 weeks.
He punished missed doubles from Webster to take the opening leg and never looked back as he stormed to victory.
Anderson said afterwards "The scoreline maybe flatters me and it didn't feel like an 8-1 win, but I'll take that. I hate to beat a mate so heavily but i did what i had to do and was ruthless at times."
Match stats
Gary Anderson 8-1 Mark Webster
7 100+ 14
6 140+ 3
7 180 2
33.08 1 Dart Average 28.27
99.24 3 Dart Average 84.81
78 High finish 102
Simon Whitlock 8-5 James Wade
Simon Whitlock took the final 4 legs without reply to claim his first win of the season, defeating James Wade 8-5 in a great match.
The Australian looked set to suffer a third straight loss when he saw the 2009 league champion hit back from 4-1 down to 5-4 up.
However Whitlock regained his power scoring with 4 maximums in 3 legs as he hit back to grab the 2 points.
Whitlock said afterwards "It's great to get the win and I'm looking to build a bit of momentum now to get into the league."
Match stats
Simon Whitlock 8-5 James Wade
13 100+ 13
9 140+ 10
4 180 3
30.57 1 Dart Average 29.81
91.71 3 Dart Average 89.43
56 High finish 128
Raymond van Barneveld 8-5 Adrian Lewis
Raymond van Barneveld continued his brilliant return to form by edging out world champion Adrian Lewis 8-6.
The Dutchman condemned Lewis to a second successive deciding-leg defeat as he posted a 13 dart finish - his third of the match - to grab both points following a thriller.
Barney had led 3-1 and 7-3 before Lewis followed up an earlier 170 checkout by winning 3 successive legs to force a decider, only for van Barneveld to prove too strong.
"Even though i missed some doubles to win the game before the last leg, I had no doubts i would win." said van Barneveld.
Match stats
Raymond van 8-6 Adrian Lewis
Barneveld
22 100+ 13
9 140+ 12
1 180 4
31.43 1 Dart Average 32.24
94.29 3 Dart Average 96.72
96 High finish 170
Phil Taylor 8-5 Terry Jenkins
Phil Taylor swept aside Terry Jenkins 8-2 before declaring "I'm ready to rule the world again.".
Taylor lost his world title in January during a run of 7 months without a major title, and suffered his heaviest ever league defeat in the opening week of the season.
However, he followed up his 103 average last week with a ruthless 8-2 thrashing of Jenkins to set himself up perfectly for a clash against Raymond van Barneveld next week at Exeter.
"I was pretty steady and am pleased to get the win, and im trying to get better each week." said Taylor.
Match stats
Phil Taylor 8-2 Terry Jenkins
18 100+ 17
5 140+ 2
3 180 1
32.82 1 Dart Average 28.54
98.46 3 Dart Average 85.61
96 High finish 40
Match of the night Barneveld vs Lewis
Shot of the night Adrian Lewis 170 checkout
Next week - week 4 - Exeter
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