Gary Anderson retains his hold on world title

Gary Anderson successfully defended his world title as he overcame Adrian Lewis 7-5 at the Alexandra Palace.

Anderson ended a long and tortuous wait for a first world crown when he toppled Phil Taylor a year ago, and while this contest was not as thrilling, victory gives the Scot the same prestigious prize.

In the process he was able to exact revenge on two-time winner Lewis, who beat him on this day in 2011, and he heads back across the border £300,000 (€407,000) richer.