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Phil Taylor won twice in Sheffield to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The 16-time world champion, 55, beat Gary Anderson 7-3 and James Wade 7-4.

Michael van Gerwen lies second after beating Robert Thornton with a three-dart average of 117.95, the third-highest televised average in history.

Wade had earlier defeated Raymond van Barneveld before losing to Taylor, while Adrian Lewis and Peter Wright drew 6-6 in Thursday's other match.

Eight players remain in the competition after Dave Chisnall and Michael Smith were eliminated following the ninth round of fixtures.

The top four players after 16 round-robin matches will qualify for the play-offs in London on 19 May.

James Wade 7-4 Raymond van Barneveld

Gary Anderson 3-7 Phil Taylor

Robert Thornton 5-7 Michael van Gerwen

Adrian Lewis 6-6 Peter Wright

Phil Taylor 7-4 James Wade