He saw off Gerwyn Price in an 11-8 win reeling off five consecutive legs with a spell prior to that seeing 'The Iceman' missing multiple darts to extend his lead and head towards the finishing line.
Price took the early lead doubling his lead with a 104
checkout to go 2-0 up and a 97 checkout and hold saw Price go 3-0 up with the
World Number One not having a single dart at double at that point.
Van Gerwen got off the mark with double five to reduce the deficit
to 3-1 down which proved to be pivotal as he headed into the interval 3-2
behind.
The Dutchman levelled up after the break but Price continued to lead.
But three missed darts at doubles saw Van Gerwen break and go ahead for the
first time at 5-4 up.
Price broke back though to leave it finely poised at 5-5.
When they returned, it was the tale of missed doubles at times for Price as he
went 8-6 up but failed to capitalise missing two darts at doubles to go 9-6 up
and it was locked at 8-7.
Price looked flat after missing those and returning from the
interval. Van Gerwen returned to take out 88 to make it 8-8 and from there
broke to make it 9-8 with a 177 and double eight.
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He burst into a two-leg cushion to make it 10-8 and
concluded victory from there after Price missed another opportunity to close
the gap and double eight saw MVG through.
Schedule 2020 Players Championship Finals
Sunday November 29
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Semi-Finals
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Peter Wright (84.1) 4-11 (92.45) Mervyn King
Gerwyn Price (95.07) 8-11 (98.52) Michael van Gerwen
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VAN GERWEN IS INTO THE FINAL!
It's five legs on the spin for Van Gerwen who sets up a clash with Mervyn King in tonight's final after sealing a hard-fought 11-8 win over Gerwyn Price!