Van Gerwen is lucky to be in the final session of action at the European Darts Grand Prix after coming through a decider against best friend, Vincent van der Voort.
Mighty Mike hit an 89 average but this wasn't the full story with The Dutch Destroyer missing 23 darts at doubles throughout the contest including one for the match in the end.
But he will once again face off against a familiar adversary in Aspinall who of course reached the final of the Premier League this past week.
He eased past James Wade in a 6-2 win which saw a 93 average, two 180's and 37% on the doubles but will he pick up another win to add to his record against the World Number One?
Maik Kuivenhoven (90.63) 6-3 (90.29) Glen Durrant Ian White (91.59) 6-2 (90.56) Michael Smith Darius Labanauskas (84.74) 6-2 (79.6) Joe Cullen Gerwyn Price (92.87) 3-6 (89.23) Jose De Sousa Mensur Suljovic (92.15) 6-5 (87.48) Jamie Hughes Martijn Kleermaker (91.55) 1-6 (101.38) Rob Cross James Wade (91.26) 2-6 (93.85) Nathan Aspinall Michael van Gerwen (89.01) 6-5 (87.52) Vincent van der Voort
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