Phil Taylor wins twice to move into second place in Premier League

Phil Taylor produced two commanding performances to move into second position in the Premier League table.

The 16-time world champion averaged over 105 in recording a 7-2 triumph over Adrian Lewis, before he returned later in the night to average in excess of 103 in defeating Simon Whitlock 7-4.

Whitlock had earlier stunned Michael van Gerwen by winning the final four legs to earn a 7-5 victory over the world number two.

Raymond van Barneveld replaced James Wade in third place after a clinical display saw him defeat the left-hander 7-2.

In the night's other matches, Robert Thornton beat both Andy Hamilton and Lewis to move to within one point of a playoff place.