Luke Littler looks well placed to make it four for four in the majors this year.

After fighting back to see off a spirited Niko Springer in round one, the defending champion opened his round two victory over Nathan Aspinall with a sixth career televised nine dart finish.

Littler then blew Josh Rock out of the water in the quarter-finals, winning 16-7.

"At the minute, everything's going to plan," Littler said after beating Rock.

"I feel good. I can afford to miss a few doubles because the scoring's there."

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Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

Gian van Veen hasn't been hitting his doubles. He had so many chances, but Price kept him at arm's length.

Price made some mistakes, but in the end it was a good performance.

He will have to raise his level in the final but he has 24 hours to rectify some things.

Gerwyn Price talking to Sky Sports: "Jonny Clayton - I am more happy to be Wales number one! Come onnn!

"It is brownie points and bragging rights. Jonny has been Welsh number one for 18 months or two years but I am back!

"I have been in some good games this year. I lost in the semi-finals of the UK Open - the first six months of the season I've been playing really well. I probably haven't played as much as I should have because of distractions back home.

"I'm happy to be in the final but, honestly, the ranking and to get one up on my buddy Jonny!

"I did practice a lot before the tournament. I haven't much the past two days because of the turnaround and it probably showed on the board. I was more nervous today and there was a lot more pressure on this match."

Gerwyn Price opened up a bit a bit of a gap on both the average and checkout percentage in that final session and ran out a pretty comfortable winner in the end.

Both players missed 23 darts at double with Price 17/40 and Van Veen 10/33.

Glen Durrant
Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

Gerwyn Price was the better player from the first dart to the last.

He'll still look at the game and think there are certain areas he can get better in.

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Van Veen requires 70, but he misses on D4.

Price steps up but hits the wrong treble and allows Van Veen back up, but he busts!

Price is back and nails his second match dart at tops to book his place in his first ranking final in three years.

Glen Durrant
Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

Gerwyn Price is so imposing when he is in the mood.

It's a sixth 180 for Price who sets himself up for another 40 checkout, which of course he gets at the first time of asking.

One more leg required.

Van Veen gets down to a finish first and nails a 110 finish. Is that too little too late?

Price is all over Van Veen now.

He leaves 87 but plays sensibly and leaves 40 with Van Veen way behind him.

Price returns and hits tops first time to move within two legs of victory.

Price leaves 81 and hits D12 to complete a superb 12-dart leg.

Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports

To borrow a phrase from our colleague Wayne Mardle - Van Veen has not been good enough often enough.

Price leaves 134 and takes it down to 90.

He takes out bull, misses on his first attempt at tops then hits 20 by accident!

Van Veen attempts the big fish but messes it up, allowing Price to return and win the leg.

Glen Durrant
Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

Gian van Veen has to be immaculate and he's a way from it right now.

Price gets down to 50 - he hits 10 then tops to break straight back.

Great stuff from the Welshman.

Basically nothing separates the players on the stats so far. Here's a reminder of the scores in each mini-session so far:

• Price 4-1
• Van Veen 3-2
• Price 3-2
• Van Veen 3-2

Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports

Gian van Veen is holding on. The Iceman just can't put him away yet.

It is getting interesting at the Winter Gardens.

Price requires 81 - 19, T12, but he misses D13!

Van Veen needs 84 and finishes it on D11 to keep himself in this contest.

This match keeps swinging one way then the other. It's thrilling stuff.

Van Veen needs 115, but can't take it out.

He gets another chance after Price can't take out 148, and the Dutchman hits D8 at the first attempt to hold.

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Price bangs in tops again to hold. That's more like it from the Iceman.