Van Gerwen defeats Anderson in routine Champions League of Darts win to reach Group A summit

Van Gerwen sealed the deal with a 146 checkout and also hit a 101 average en route in a routine win over 'The Flying Scotsman'.

Anderson produced an excellent opening foray including a 152 checkout but Van Gerwen quickly squared it up at 2-2 including a 78 not missing a single dart at double.

Mighty Mike took the lead from there and without pulling up any trees looked already quite ominous on the doubles. A 140 checkout saw him continue a devastating spell and go 4-2 up establishing daylight not giving Anderson a trace.

Anderson had a rot stopper with an 84 checkout after Van Gerwen had won five consecutive legs. He missed a crucial chance including seven missed match darts and Van Gerwen as a result romped to a 7-3 lead.

Van Gerwen hit back to back legs storming towards the finish at 9-3 up and despite Anderson keeping it alive, it was only a matter of time with MVG claiming victory.

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Rob Cross (97.75) 8-10 (99.44) Peter Wright (Group B)
Daryl Gurney (93.73) 6-10 (101.04) Gerwyn Price (Group B)
Michael van Gerwen (101.16) 10-4 (91.72) Gary Anderson (Group A)
16:30 Michael Smith v James Wade (Group A)

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