Van Veen Beats Manby as Anderson Ousts Van Gerwen

Gian van Veen ended the underdog run of Charlie Manby after the 163rd-ranked player expressed heartbreak over his girlfriend being unable to attend his round of 16 match. In other major results at the Alexandra Palace, Gary Anderson eliminated three-time champion Michael van Gerwen while Luke Littler remained the favorite heading into the quarter-finals.The defeat against Anderson could see van Gerwen fall out of the top four world rankings as the competition prepares for New Year's Day matches.