Friday 22 May 2015 09:01, UK
World champion Gary Anderson added the Premier League crown to his array of titles by punishing world No 1 Michael van Gerwen 11-7 on Thursday night.
Anderson, who also won the Players Championship, took advantage of some sloppy finishing from table-topping Van Gerwen to take home the title for the second time in his career.
"It's been four years since I got my hands on this baby, but Chizzy (Dave Chisnall) was the best player of this tournament," the borders thrower told Sky Sports 1.
"Michael van Gerwen is hot property. You won't see him lose many tournaments but I'm glad he did tonight."
Anderson, who had said he wanted to play Van Gerwen, added: "I know how he plays. He throws the darts and gets on with it. Those are the games I like to play in."
'The Flying Scotsman' came hurtling back from 2-0 down to win seven out of eight legs before the interval to move to within four legs of a second Premier League crown following his victory in 2011.
Van Gerwen missed nine darts at the double up until that point, although seven of those came in the eighth leg of the match.
A two-dart rot stopper in the 11th leg helped the Dutchman regain his composure before missing more vital shots at the double at 7-5 to allow his opponent to nip in and hold throw.
Anderson moved to within one leg of the title by taking out 96 and he wrapped up victory by holding his nerve and sinking double top.
"If you lose you're never happy," said Van Gerwen. "I can only blame myself so roll on the next tournament.
"You can't win all the time so I still need to be happy with the tournament."
Anderson will now be aiming to win the triple crown when the roadshow heads to Blackpool later this summer at the World Matchplay, live on Sky Sports.
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