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. C. J. Cron Twins Jersey . 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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Sarah Potomak opened the scoring on the power play. https://www.cheaptwins.com/1172t-ehire-adrianza-jersey-twins.html .Y. - The NFL has fined Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $20,000 for making an obscene gesture during last Sundays NFC championship game, a person with knowledge of the fine told The Associated Press on Thursday.Charley Hull believes her hard work off the course is paying off as she begins to find form ahead of a busy summer of majors. The world No 25 narrowly missed out on a maiden major victory at last months ANA Inspiration, finishing in a tie-for-second alongside In Gee Chun as Lydia Ko claimed a one-shot win.Hull had posted a back-nine 32 during her final round in California to move into contention, only to see hopes of forcing a play-off dashed when Ko carded a final-hole birdie. Hull was one shot back from eventual winner Lydia Ko The strong showing in the opener major of the year followed top-10 finishes Pure-Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic and the Womens Australian Open, with Hull now confident that a first win since the 2014 Lalla Meryem Cup isnt far away.I feel like my game is in a good place, Hull told Sky Sports News HQ. Ive had a good season so far, so all my hard work has been paying off I think.I had a great week (at the ANA). There were no nerves and I was just thinking it would be great to go out and have a good chance to win it, because I was pumped up. The 20-year-old is still looking for a maiden LPGA Tour title Because I have been in that positionn quite a few times, I dont really feel about golf on the golf course. David Ortiz Twins Jersey. I try and switch my mind away from it. Im not scared of the possibility of doing well, so Im like oh I love this feeling and then go out there and make more birdies.Hull has been working on her fitness and nutrition over the winter after a change of coach last year, with the 20-year-old now looking to continue her rise up the world rankings. Hull was speaking to the media at the Womens British Open media day A busy summer sees three majors played over a seven-week stretch ahead of golfs return to the Olympics in August, but Hull is relishing the opportunity to play so many big events in such a short space of time.Its quite good when theyre close together, Hull added. You can kind of get on a roll and I enjoy that, so Im buzzed for it.I feel like lately Ive been playing well on the back nine when I have to. It started at the Solheim Cup and after that I feel like my gym stuff has been helping me a lot as well.I try and eat really healthily and I feel like it definitely helped with my swing. When Im under pressure it feels like Ive been coping good. Also See: Hull misses out on ANA title LPGA Tour latest news Ko cruises to Kia crown Golf on Sky Sports 4 ' ' '