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Phil Taylor defeats Simon Whitlock in Premier League

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Taylor defeats Whitlock in Premier League
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Phil Taylor records a 7-2 victory over Simon Whitlock to move to the top of the Premier League table.

Phil Taylor has moved one point clear at the top of the Premier League after he secured a 7-2 win over Simon Whitlock.

The 16-time world champion averaged over 107 as he produced a dominant display against Whitlock, despite his Australian opponent also averaging in three figures.

Michael van Gerwen recorded his first Premier League victory with a 7-3 triumph over fellow countryman Raymond van Barneveld.

Adrian Lewis suffered his third consecutive defeat as James Wade was clinical in seeing off the former world champion 7-4.

In the night's other matches, Andy Hamilton edged out Gary Anderson 7-5, while Robert Thornton won the final three legs of his match with Wes Newton to steal a 6-6 draw.

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