The Dutchman hit an average of 105.4 to move ahead of Phil Taylor in the all-time standings after a breathless display against a stunned Price, who reached the play-off final for the first time in his career.

Van Gerwen has dominated the tournament since his first title 10 years ago and after recording a thrilling 10-8 semi-final win over Michael Smith earlier in the evening, it seemed just a matter of time before he could get his hands on the trophy once again.

His win is even more impressive considering his participation in the final was initially in doubt after missing the final weekly round in Aberdeen with a shoulder injury.

"I have been working really hard," the world number three told Sky Sports.

"Obviously, I had problems last week, we all know Gerwyn Price is in fantastic form, Michael Smith won the last three weeks.

"I get questions all the time about when I am going to do it again so I put the pressure on myself. I keep doing that, but today it motivated me and I think that is probably what made me win.

"I think today I played some fantastic darts. What more can you wish for than to win this trophy?

"I had to do something special today and I was really glad I was able to do it," he added.

In the other semi-final, Price beat his Welsh World Cup teammate Jonny Clayton with a comprehensive 10-2 win after breezing through the first five frames without reply.