Clayton Regains Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Win in Brighton

Jonny Clayton has reclaimed the top position in the Premier League table after securing a 6-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton. This win propelled Clayton to 24 points, surpassing Luke Littler, who is now in second place with 21 points, and Gerwyn Price, who is in third with 19 points. Van Gerwen's run to the final earned him a spot back in the top four with 16 points. Clayton's triumph marks his third nightly win of the 2026 campaign and was highlighted by an incredible comeback. After initially taking the lead with a 140 checkout, Clayton found himself under pressure as Van Gerwen won three consecutive legs to take a 3-1 lead. However, Clayton mounted a strong fightback, taking four legs in a row, including a notable 84 checkout on the bullseye to level the game. Ultimately, Clayton's resilience paid off, and he emerged victorious. Following his win, Clayton expressed confidence, stating it was time for Littler to start chasing him again in the standings. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-4 win over Josh Rock, avenging his previous Premier League defeats to Rock over the past two weeks. He also snapped a three-week quarter-final losing streak by defeating Luke Humphries in a deciding leg with a bullseye finish. Van Gerwen, meanwhile, advanced to the final by overcoming Stephen Bunting 6-5 and earlier defeating Gian van Veen 6-4 in the quarters. The night also saw Bunting open with a 6-4 win over an under-par Littler, and Josh Rock started strong with a 6-3 win over Price, keeping his points tally on track.