Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor set the scene for their top-of-the-table showdown by picking up wins on night six of the Premier League. Van Gerwen ended the night in top spot after another dazzling win over Dave Chisnall, while Taylor sits just behind him in second place following a whitewash win over Robert Thornton.The Premier Leagues top two players are both performing superbly ahead of next Thursdays clash in Glasgow and other questions were answered on another eventful evening in Nottingham... Brilliant Van Gerwen stays top Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor set up a mouthwatering Premier League encounter next week Michael still mighty Van Gerwen produced another high-scoring display against Dave Chisnall Van Gerwen is showing no signs of slowing down and racked up an average of over 113 in his sizzling 7-2 win over Chisnall.At one stage, the Dutchman appeared to be chasing his own record average of 124, and greeted any stray dart with a grimace of displeasure, but he fist-pumped with delight following a sumptuous 134 checkout.Chizzy watched from behind the oche, like outgunned opponents in previous weeks, and MVG appears to be a league above many of his rivals at the moment. Studd: Boy who would be king Rod Studd recalls when he first took notice of MVG Taylor targeting MVG Phil Taylor warmed up with a win for his meeting with MVG The rejuvenated Taylor is the closest threat to Van Gerwen and the pair are separated by the slimmest of margins, with Mighty Mike only leading by leg difference.Taylor will lock horns with the world No 1 in seven days time and sent out a message to the Dutchman with his ruthless rout of Thornton.Speaking afterwards, The Power admitted that he must raise his game even higher and is clearly motivated by his latest meeting with MVG.Im really looking forward to next week against Michael and I cant wait - Ill be ready for him, said the multiple world champion. Lewis remains an enigma Adrian Lewis was firing on all cylinders again during win over Peter Wright Lewis had lumbered to a humbling 7-1 defeat to former mentor Taylor on night five, ending with a less than inspiring average of 93.But Jackpot produced all the right numbers in a superb 7-3 win over Peter Wright, which saw him take out a 136 checkout and end with a 58 per cent success rate on the doubles.Two-time world champion Lewis is just two points off top spot in the table and will be a serious contender if he can discover some consistency.Flying Scotsman gathers steam Gary Anderson gave a harsh lesson to Michael Smith Anderson was made to wait until night four for his first win of the season, partly due to an illness which made him miss the opening week, and the fit-again Borders thrower has now collected three victories in a row.The defending champion knew far too much for Michael Smith and completed a comfortable 7-3 win over his protege.He has not quite hit the heights of his successful title defence at the World Championship, but continues to show encouraging signs that he can compete for more silverware.Barney takes another beating Raymond van Barneveld has been slipping down the table Raymond van Barneveld has endured a worry slump since he started his campaign with victory over Taylor and literally threw away a point in his 7-5 loss against James Wade.A classy 161 finish had appeared to wake Barney from his slumber, and yet he still fumbled with his finishing at 6-5 down, allowing a grateful Wade to take two points. Sky Sports expert Wayne Mardle fears that Van Barneveld could be hauled into a survival battle on Judgement Night on March 31.Mardle said: If he loses next week and results go against him, then he most definitely is. It doesnt take a lot to get dragged in.Watch night seven of the Premier League, including Van Gerwen v Taylor, next Thursday at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Also See: Brilliant Van Gerwen stays top Mardle: Barney at risk As it happened Studd: Boy who would be king Justin Jackson Jersey .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. Though he led the Canucks to what was then a franchise record-shattering campaign in just his second season, Nonis was gone and replaced one year later. Adrian Dantley Jersey . 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The collision quieted the crowd and sent both men retreating to the sideline to catch their breath.Sanders popped up and trotted to the sideline. Cromartie was slower to get to his feet.Sometimes I get hit and Ive got to get up, Sanders said. I remember, my uncle always used to tell me, `If youre not dead, you run off that field. I dont care if youve got a broken leg. I guess it stuck with me because, man, I took that hit the other day and I wanted to lay on the ground and wanted someone to bring me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.I went to the sideline, I looked at `Greek (athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos), I said, `Do I really want to play football? I had that conversation with myself. I couldnt catch my breath, Sanders said. But then next play, Im back in there. Im loving what I do and I love my teammates and I love winning the most. So thats what its about.---NO DANCIN: Bengals right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi checked out the first episode of Dancing With the Stars last season to see a former teammates moves.He and Denver linebacker Von Miller attended Texas A&M together for one year.Steelers receiver Antonio Brown was on the show, too. Brown lasted longer in the competition than Miller, who got voted off after doing a salsa dressed as Elvis Presley. By that time, Ogbuehi had stopped watching.I saw the first episode, but thats a boring show, Ogbuehi said. I couldnt do that. From what I saw, (Miller) was good. It was funny, too. Thats him. Hes a goofy guy, really goofy. A fun guy. What you see is really who he is.Ogbuehi gets to block Miller when the Broncos (2-0) visit Cincinnati (1-1) on Sunday.---AP Pro Football Writers Barry Wilner, Arnie Stapleton and Rob Maaddi, and Sports Writers Joe Kay and Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---www.siriusxm.com/nfl ' ' '