Michael Van Gerwen falls to first defeat but stays top
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Michael van Gerwen remains top of the Premier League table, despite suffering his first defeat of the competition.
The 25-year-old, who won the Premier League in 2013, lost 7-3 to fellow Dutchman and defending champion Raymond van Barneveld in Aberdeen.
Dave Chisnall could have overtaken Van Gerwen at the top but lost 7-3 to Phil Taylor in week 11.
Taylor took three points from his two matches on Thursday and is still in contention for a play-off spot.
After beating Chisnall, the 16-times world champion let a 5-2 lead slip to draw 6-6 with Stephen Bunting, who had earlier lost to 7-2 to a resurgent Adrian Lewis.
Scotland's Gary Anderson drew 6-6 with James Wade in Thursday's other match.
Ten players began the Premier League tournament in February and, of the eight remaining, only four can qualify for the play-offs in London on 21 May.
| Premier League table - Week 11 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Played | Points | |
| Michael van Gerwen | 11 | 18 |
| Dave Chisnall | 12 | 17 |
| Gary Anderson | 11 | 14 |
| Phil Taylor | 12 | 12 |
| Adrian Lewis | 11 | 11 |
| James Wade | 12 | 10 |
| Raymond van Barneveld | 11 | 10 |
| Stephen Bunting | 12 | 8 |
