Van Gerwen to throw firstpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Gerwyn Price v Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen has won the right to throw first in the final.
The final is first to 11, one more leg than in the semi-finals.
Summary
Michael van Gerwen wins a record seventh Premier League title
Michael van Gerwen beats Gerwyn Price 11-5 to win the £275,000 prize money
Michael van Gerwen defeats Michael Smith 10-8 in the second semi-final
Gerwyn Price defeats Jonny Clayton 10-2 in the first semi-final
Van Gerwen to throw firstpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Gerwyn Price v Michael van Gerwen
One match to go in what has been a thrilling Premier League of Darts season.
17 long weeks have come down to this.
Will Gerwyn Price lift his first Premier League title, or will Michael van Gerwen beat Phil Taylor's record and claim a seventh title.
Who do you think will win? Get involved using #bbcdarts on social media.
Will the shoulder hold up for MvG?published at 20:54 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Gerwyn Price v Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaMichael van Gerwen's shoulder seemed not to bother him in his semi-final victory over Michael Smith, but will it hold up for another match with not much of a rest in between?
First time finalist against record championpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Gerwyn Price v Michael van Gerwen
So Gerwyn Price is into his first Premier League of Darts grand final, while this will be the ninth time Michael van Gerwen has reached this stage.
These two have already met seven times this calendar year, with Gerwyn Price slightly ahead!
They each won three games against the other in the first 16 weeks of the Premier League, including some thrilling finals.
'Go well Gezzy'published at 20:50 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Gerwyn Price v Michael van Gerwen
Welsh rugby region Dragons have given their backing to Gerwyn Price, who still picks up the oval ball with his local club Bedwellty RFC.
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Gerwyn Price 10-2 Jonny Clayton
Great respect between the two Welshmen.
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End of twitter postStats as Van Gerwen progressespublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 8-10 Michael van Gerwen
It was not vintage Michael van Gerwen, particularly on the doubles after the restart, but he did enough to hold off the fightback of Michael Smith.
Credit has to go to the World Champion for not giving up, after five straight legs for MVG it could have got away from Bully Boy.
It sets up a mouth-watering final against Gerwyn Price next.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 8-10 Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaMichael van Gerwen let out an enormous roar as he beat Michael Smith to reach a record ninth Premier League final!
Van Gerwen holds his nerve to reach final!published at 20:43 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
BreakingMichael Smith 8-10 Michael van Gerwen
The six-time Premier League champion has a chance to win a record-breaking seventh title!
Michael van Gerwen looked in cruise control at the interval when 7-3 ahead but Michael Smith fought back valiantly.
It was not enough though, and after three missed match darts Van Gerwen finds double 10 to book his place in the final against Gerwyn Price!
Image source, Rex FeaturesPostpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 8-9 Michael van Gerwen
177 from Michael Smith puts the pressure on six time champion Michael van Gerwen.
Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 8-9 Michael van Gerwen
A 140 from Michael Smith keeps him in the leg, but Michael van Gerwyn has 54 left with Bully Boy on 209.
Sensational stuff from Smith!published at 20:41 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 8-9 Michael van Gerwen
Another bullseye checkout from the World Champion!
That is his third 100+ checkout of the match.
It is still advantage to Michael van Gerwyn but he is being pushed all the way now.
Postpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-9 Michael van Gerwen
Two missed match darts from the Dutchman. Michael Smith needs 123.
Postpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-9 Michael van Gerwen
Only 100 from Bully Boy, Michael van Gerwen needs 78.
Postpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-9 Michael van Gerwen
Van Gerwen follows up a 140 with 121 to move ahead in this leg against the throw.
Michael Smith cannot afford another slip up on his next visit.
Postpublished at 20:39 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-9 Michael van Gerwen
And this time the Green Machine finds the double!
He is within a leg of a final against Gerwyn Price.
It is all or nothing for Michael Smith now.
Postpublished at 20:39 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-8 Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith responds with his own 180, but Michael van Gerwen has just 16 left.
Postpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-8 Michael van Gerwen
A seventh maximum from Michael van Gerwen!
Crucial timing on that 180 as the momentum was swinging away from him.
Postpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-8 Michael van Gerwen
Siân Price
BBC Sport at O2 ArenaThe crowd erupts once again! What a finish by Michael Smith! He is not giving up!
A bullseye checkout!published at 20:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2023
Michael Smith 7-8 Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith is back within one!
What a game, the Bully Boy throws two loose darts but recovers to checkout on bullseye.