Taylor powers through

Phil ’The Power’ Taylor was in ominous form as he dismantled the challenge of Dutch prodigy Michael van Gerwen with a 4-0 victory at the Ladbrokes.com World Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Van Gerwen was expected to provide the multi-world champion with serious opposition and even though he had a 99 average, the 19-year-old was powerless to stop Taylor who produced a scintillating display and managed a 102 average.