Gerwyn Price beats Luke Humphries 6-4 in night 12 for third nightly win of season
Welshman moves to third in table with four weeks of regular season remaining
Semi-final results: Humphries 6-4 Van Gerwen, Cross 2-6 Price
Quarter-final results: Humphries 6-3 Aspinall, Van Gerwen 6-5 Littler, Cross 6-1 Bunting, Price 6-2 Dobey
Michael van Gerwen talking to Sky Sports: "It is always nice to get back to winning ways. I played some good darts and I had good averages game after game and that is what you want for yourself and the fans. It gives me confidence.
"I need to keep making sure I maintain this form. It's no good for one weekend, you need to do it week after week."
Van Gerwen v Littler
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
It's been a lovely sunny day here, and while most players will get a warm welcome, Luke Littler will be the comedy villain as an avid Manchester United fan.
Although he hails from Warrington, effectively equi-distant from Liverpool and Manchester, his love for United is guaranteed to ensure a lively reception.
Littler knows what to expect, posting on social media beforehand: “One of the best nights on the Premier League calendar. Bring on the boos Liverpool.”
Having said that, I've spotted quite a few spectators with 'The Nuke' shirts so he will have some backing tonight.
Luke Littler talking to Sky Sports: "Liverpool won the Premier League title at Christmas, let's face it. It is all about me getting another nightly win and breaking the record.
"It [the reception] is going to be pretty bad for me tonight but I always say to expect the worst. I'll just have to see what comes my way. If it is any better than I am expecting then I'll take it."
Van Gerwen v Littler
Image source, Getty ImagesTonight's second quarter-final is a cracker - a repeat of the World Championship final, in fact.
Luke Littler beat Michael van Gerwen that night and is sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table as well - a play-off spot pretty much in the bag.
However, after four wins in the first eight nights, Littler has not made the final in the three as his wait for a record fifth nightly win continues.
Last time he faced Mighty Mike in this competition, though, he hit a nine-darter on his way to victory in Cardiff.
Van Gerwen arrives in sparkling form, though, after hitting a nine-darter of his own as he won the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich on Monday.
The Dutchman still has work to do if he wants to add to his seven Premier League titles this year - he's outside the top four on nights won so Liverpool would be a good place for him to break his duck tonight...
Result: Humphries 6-3 Aspinall
Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports
Image source, PA MediaLuke Humphries has been coughing and spluttering but he's found his mojo in Liverpool.
Result: Humphries 6-3 Aspinall
The numbers really are pretty special from Luke Humphries.
He finishes with an average of 113.5 with three 180s and 66.7% on the outer ring - good luck beating that.
Nathan Aspinall was 104.03, two 180s and 75% on doubles so he gave it his best. Not quite good enough on this occasion, though.
Humphries 6-3 Aspinall
Image source, PA MediaLuke Humphries finishes the job - that is a very impressive display!
He cruises into the semi-finals with a double 16 sealing a 13-darter.
Some effort to overcome Nathan Aspinall, who looked pretty good himself for much of that match.
Ultimately, though, the world number one was too good.
Humphries 5-3 Aspinall
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Luke Humphries needs to wrap up this performance because they have been few and far between recently.
A win would pretty much see him into the play-offs.
Humphries 5-3 Aspinall
Brilliant from Luke Humphries.
A couple of missed darts at double eight but they are the only blemishes of an otherwise excellent leg.
It's still a 12-darter and now he's throwing for the match.
Humphries 4-3 Aspinall
Clinical is the word when it comes to this match.
Luke Humphries takes out 98 to no reaction whatsoever.
Another 11-darter but the crowd are backing Nathan Aspinall.
Humphries 3-3 Aspinall
Rod Studd
Commentator on Sky Sports
This is one of the best ties of the year so far in terms of quality.
Humphries 3-3 Aspinall
Back and forth they go as Nathan Aspinall finds the bed of double eight to hold.
It's 3-3 and this one feels like it could go all the way to a one-leg shootout.
Humphries 3-2 Aspinall
Luke Humphries quickly retakes the lead with an 11-darter.
These two are really finding some rhythm now and both are averaging well in excess of 100.
Great start to the night.
Humphries 2-2 Aspinall
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Both players are looking really focussed, it is a brilliant way to start in Liverpool.
Humphries 2-2 Aspinall
We're all square again.
Luke Humphries misses tops for a 3-1 lead and Nathan Aspinall is there to make him pay.
He takes out 65, finishing on tops.
Humphries 2-1 Aspinall
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
What a way to respond by Nathan Aspinall. It isn't just a break of throw but an 11-darter too.
It has been a bright start from both players.
Humphries 2-1 Aspinall
Image source, PA MediaMuch more like it from Nathan Aspinall.
He breaks straight back with an 11-darter after registering the first 180 of the night.
Humphries 2-0 Aspinall
Nathan Aspinall has a dart at double 16 for a 110 out but misses inside.
That gives Luke Humphries a chance to break and he takes it. Double tops for a 62 checkout and a 15-dart break.
Humphries 1-0 Aspinall
Image source, PA MediaA slightly slow start scoring wise from both players but a clinical finish from Luke Humphries.
Leaves himself 100 and gets it in two darts to hold.
Humphries v Aspinall
Image source, PA MediaSlightly later than scheduled but it looks like we're ready to go and the crowd in Liverpool are in good voice.
As ever, Nathan Aspinall's walk-on song, Mr Brightside, leads to a cracking sing-a-long.
Slightly less enthusiasm from Luke Humphries and I Predict A Riot but the first match of the night is finally upon us...