Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will face Scotland's Peter Wright in the final of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship after seeing off Nathan Aspinall.

The Dutch top seed was not at his best and struggled to get an early grip on the second semi-final at Alexandra Palace but, with Aspinall missing chances, he proved too strong and came through 6-3.

The final on New Year's Day, as van Gerwen bids for a fourth title, will be a rematch of the 2014 showpiece after Wright saw off Welsh third seed Gerwyn Price 6-3 in an ill-tempered clash.

Van Gerwen registered just three 180s compared to Apinall's nine but the Dutchman's experience eventually told as his opponent failed to take numerous opportunities to claim legs.