Phil Taylor felt legendary commentator Sid Waddell was looking out for him as he beat Michael van Gerwen in a high-quality Ladbroke World Darts Championship final to clinch his 16th world title.

Phil Taylor produced some of the finest darts of his stellar career to clinch his 16th world title with victory over Michael van Gerwen in a high-quality Ladbroke World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace.

Michael van Gerwen has promised a dramatic finale in the Ladbroke World Darts Championship as he bids to win his maiden title against 15-time world champion Phil Taylor at Alexandra Palace.