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Phil Taylor is the king of the World Matchplay after winning a 16th title on Sunday

Taylor won a 16th World Matchplay crown on Sunday night

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Phil Taylor is the King of World Matchplay

Here's a look at why Phil 'The Power' Taylor towers above the rest of planet darts when it comes to the World Matchplay in Blackpool.

Legendary star Taylor's signed off at the Winter Gardens with a 16th World Matchplay victory continued as he followed up Friday's defeat of reigning champion Michael van Gerwen with a 17-9 win over Adrian Lewis.

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The 56-year-old veteran came through against Peter Wright the outsider, 18-8 in the final to make more history.

'The Power' has won the title at the famous Winter Gardens in 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and now 2017.

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He won five in a row from 2000-04 and seven in a row from 2008-14, but reclaiming the crown on Sunday is arguable his ultimate achievement.

The biggest names in darts will return to Dublin's Citywest Hotel from October 1-7 for the 2017 World Grand Prix and you will be able to watch all the action with us on Sky Sports, or watch for £6.99 without a contract on NOW TV.

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