Michael van Gerwen continued his dominance over Michael Smith with a 7-2 victory which moved him two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Smith, a surprise challenger in the competition so far this season, entered the top-of-the-table clash in Glasgow having won just one of his last nine meetings against the Dutchman.

The 27-year-old was on track to end that poor record, taking advantage of missed doubles from Van Gerwen to move 2-0 ahead, but the defending champion bounced back in emphatic fashion.

Van Gerwen, appearing to suffer from a slight shoulder issue, blew Smith away by winning the next seven legs to make a huge statement, finishing with a 101.56 average.

Last year’s runner-up Peter Wright is staring relegation in the face after suffering a 7-1 hammering for the third consecutive week – this time to play-off hopeful Raymond van Barneveld.

Winless Gerwyn Price is two points adrift of Wright at the bottom of the pile following a 7-1 defeat to world champion Rob Cross, who is hot on the heels of Van Gerwen following a fifth consecutive triumph.

Daryl Gurney celebrated his 32nd birthday in style with his maiden Premier League win, reeling off four consecutive legs to see off Mensur Suljovic 7-3.

Gary Anderson claimed his fifth straight victory on the SSE Hydro oche in front of his home fans as he averaged 102.68 to beat Simon Whitlock 7-4 and end a four-match winless streak.