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The world No 22 Chris Dobey claimed comments from the two-time PDC World Darts champion Gary Anderson helped to fuel his shock comeback win at Alexandra Palace.
Anderson, the pre-match favourite who lifted the trophy in 2015 and 2016, was on course for his 50th tournament victory at the venue after taking the opening set. But the Scotsman surrendered the early advantage and crashed out following an emphatic 4-1 defeat, having irked his former protege mid-match.