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After getting annihilated in the Premier League final, you expect a 55-year-old to go on a downward spiral, but Phil Taylor isnt a normal 55-year-old says Wayne Mardle. A rejuvenated Taylor will take on ​reigning and defending World Matchplay champion Michael van Gerwen at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool after producing an awe-inspiring performance.The former world No 1, who is aiming to land his 16th title at the seaside resort, crushed double world champion Gary Anderson 17-8 on the stage before sending out a warning to his great rival Van Gerwen during his post-match interview. Both Mardle and Rod Harrington believe The Power has grown in confidence throughout the tournament, but feel he must stay one-step ahead of the mighty Dutchman if he is to collect his first piece of major silverware in two years. MVG to meet Taylor in final Michael van Gerwen to face Phil Taylor in World Matchplay final Its the doubles, Mardle told Sky Sports. Im not concerned about Phil Taylors 60 hitting, you know its going to happen.Michael van Gerwens combination finishes are brilliant and Phil Taylors will have to match up, otherwise I think he will get beat. Im looking forward to it. Van Gerwen will be odds on favourite and probably rightfully so. The bookies know that Phil Taylor can perform under the scrutiny of a world champion standing behind him and its different.If you stand there behind your opponent and they know you can win, theyre frightened and thats the difference.The last time Phil played Michael in a real big game was the Premier League final when he got annihilated. Michael van Gerwen knows Phil has a bit more belief than that day. That was in the middle if May, were now talking the end of July. Two months to a 55-year-old, youre thinking theyre going to go on a downward spiral. But Phil Taylor is not a normal 55-year-old. is he? Michael van Gerwens combination finishes are brilliant and Phil Taylors will have to match up, otherwise I think he will get beat. Im looking forward to it. Wayne Mardle on World Matchplay final Rod Harrington feels Taylor can beat Van Gerwen, saying: Phil Taylor has got the game to lift this title again. All the stats say that and you cant disregard the stats.All this year Phil Taylor has doubted his own ability. Hes missed chances of closing out games when he normally would have just closed them out and walked off the stage. Taylor gives his thoughts after powering past Gary Anderson in Blackpool However, in that game [against Anderson], he never had a chance to doubt his own ability because he was never in a position [to do so]. He was always well in front and if he can do the same with Michael and he gets on a run and remember about tonight then hes got a good chance, but only if he gets in front against Michael, like he did against Gary. 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