Taylor scored his first goal in the Premier League with a cracker for Wigan against Newcastle United on February 25, 2007. From just outside the penalty area, Taylor let one of his specialist free kicks fly straight into the top corner with the returning Newcastle goalkeeper, Shay Given left stranded, after 40 minutes. Wigan went on to win the match.
Taylor had the worst year in his professional football career with injuries in 2006. He broke his fifth metatarsal in a FA Cup match against Leeds United and then, in his first outing back, he broke his leg in a reserve clash against Newcastle.
In late 2007, Taylor made a resurgence into the Wigan first team, providing several excellent performances under new manager Steve Bruce, including his second Premier League goal on December 26, 2007, with another free kick against Newcastle.
On November 15, 2008, Taylor scored yet another goal against Newcastle, a long-range shot from 20 yards. His next goal would also come against Newcastle, on Boxing Day. Bringing his record to 4 goals in 4 consecutive games against Newcastle. 3 of which coming from free kicks.
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