Barney bares teeth to earn emotional victory against world number one Van Gerwen

In a classic and dramatic affair, Van Gerwen’s average of 105.78 was the highest ever for a loser.

Raymond van Barneveld beat world number one Michael van Gerwen 4-3 in a thriller at Alexandra Palace to reach the quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship.

In a classic and dramatic affair between the two Dutchmen, Van Gerwen won a competitive opening set with a powerful display, before watching Van Barneveld level by winning the second as both averaged over 104.