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PDC world final 2013

Wednesday 4 December 2013 16:16, UK

  1. Image: Phil Taylor makes his way to the stage ahead of the eagerly-anticipated final against Michael van Gerwen...
  2. Image: Walk-on girls Hazel and Kelly shine at the final
  3. Image: but it was 'Mighty Mike' who was fastest out of the traps, taking the opening two sets in a hurry...
  4. Image: much to the bemusement of his opponent
  5. Image: A spectator pins his colours to the mast at Alexandra Palace
  6. Image: Taylor halved the deficit by taking the third set thanks to his first break of throw in the match...
  7. Image: then got himself back on level terms after his opponent had missed a dart to win the fourth set
  8. Image: Van Gerwen once again moved two sets clear, however, leaving 'The Power' scratching his head...
  9. Image: Yet the Dutchman was once again unable to hang on to his two-set lead...
  10. Image: Taylor reeled off five sets on the spin to claim his 16th world title...
  11. Image: meaning he became the first man to get his hands on the Sid Waddell Trophy, named after the late Sky Sports commentator