Taylor confirms favourite tag

Phil Taylor confirmed his 'favourite' tag in the World Matchplay Darts Championship in Blackpool tag by surging into the last eight with a 13-6 demolition of the hapless Kevin Painter.

Phil Taylor confirmed his 'favourite' in the World Matchplay Darts Championship in Blackpool tag by surging into the last eight with a 13-6 demolition of the hapless Kevin Painter.

The undisputed number one produced an awesome display of darts to power past Painter, who played well but could not live with the pace set by 'The Power'.