GARY Anderson is aiming for a hat-trick of world titles tonight (Sunday) when he takes on Gerwyn Price.

The Musselburgh-born darts man will take to the stage shortly before 7.30pm for the best-of-13 set contest.

The winner will not only lift the Sid Waddell Trophy but also earn a £500,000 top prize.

Fifty-year-old Anderson has the experience advantage having previously reached the final on four occasions, including being crowned champion twice.

Price is the first-ever Welshman to reach the final of the competition, which takes place at London's Alexandra Palace.

The contest is a repeat of the 2018 Grand Slam of Darts, which Price won 16-13.

Anderson has reached the final on four occasions.

In 2011, he lost 7-5 to Adrian Lewis before reaching the final for a second time in 2015.

On that occasion, he defeated darts great Phil Taylor 7-6.

Anderson would retain the title 12 months later, gaining revenge on Lewis with a 7-5 win.

A hat-trick of titles would evade him the following year as Michael van Gerwen won 7-3.

East Lothian Courier: Gary Anderson overcame Mensur Suljovic. Picture: PA Wire/PA ImagesGary Anderson overcame Mensur Suljovic. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images

How did they get to the final?

Second round - Gary Anderson 3 Madars Razma 1

Third round - Gary Anderson 4 Mensur Suljovic 3

Fourth round - Gary Anderson 4 Devon Petersen 0

Quarter-final - Gary Anderson 5 Dirk van Duijvenbode 1

Semi-final - Gary Anderson 6 Dave Chisnall 3

 

Second round - Gerwyn Price 3 Jamie Lewis 2

Third round - Gerwyn Price 4 Brendan Dolan 3

Fourth round - Gerwyn Price 4 Mervyn King 1

Quarter-final - Gerwyn Price 5 Daryl Gurney 4

Semi-final - Gerwyn Price 6 Stephen Bunting 4

 

Previous best at the tournament?

Anderson - Two-time winner 2015 (7-6 v Phil Taylor) and 2016 (7-5 v Adrian Lewis)

Price - Semi-final 2020 (3-6 v Peter Wright)

East Lothian Courier: Gary Anderson is looking to become a three-time world champion. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.Gary Anderson is looking to become a three-time world champion. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

What have they said?

Gary Anderson told pdc.tv: "I feel like I've played alright for most of this tournament and I'll give it a good go in the final.

"I think I need to play better against Gerwyn but I'll just play my darts and he'll play his.

"I'll be quiet and he'll be loud and we'll see how it goes."

 

Gerwyn Price told pdc.tv: "I'm full of confidence after that game [semi-final].

"I definitely improved for this match but there is a lot more in the tank.

"I always seem to find that bit of extra edge when I need to and I know I have got what it takes to win the final."

East Lothian Courier: Gary Anderson will take to the oche at about 7.30pm. Picture: Adam Davy/PA WireGary Anderson will take to the oche at about 7.30pm. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Where can I watch?

The final will be broadcast on Sky Sports Darts, with the final to get under way at 7.30pm.