Taylor is preparing for the Premier League play-offs

Stoke's Phil Taylor warmed up in winning style for this week's Premier League play-off finals by retaining his PDC US Open title.

In the final in Connecticut, Taylor beat Colin Lloyd 3-0 and dropped just one set during eight matches.

He said: "I'm delighted, my game plan was to keep my opponent under pressure in every leg and it worked."

The 46-year-old will now switch his attention to trying to win his third Premier League crown in a row.