Unstoppable Taylor pulverises Manley to claim 13th world title

PHIL TAYLOR coasted to his 13th world darts title last night by whitewashing Peter Manley in the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship for the second time in five years.

‘The Power’ repeated the 7-0 victory he achieved against Manley in 2002 with an awesome display although his opponent, unlike their previous meeting at Purfleet’s Circus Tavern, stayed on stage this time to shake his hand.

As soon as the 45-year-old Taylor won the opening leg against the throw and followed up with a maximum 170 checkout the writing was on the wall for Manley.