Clayton Regains Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Victory

Jonny Clayton has reclaimed the top position in the Premier League table after securing a thrilling 6-5 win over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton. This victory 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 in the top four with 16 points. Clayton's win marked his third nightly victory of the 2026 campaign and was a remarkable comeback. After starting strong with a 140 checkout, Clayton faced pressure as Van Gerwen took the lead 3-1. However, Clayton mounted an impressive fightback, taking four consecutive legs, including a notable 84 checkout on the bullseye to level the game. Ultimately, Clayton emerged victorious, declaring it's time for Littler to start chasing him again. 'I thought the game was over, but he missed and gave me a chance. We've got to take chances,' Clayton stated. 'The last leg was probably my best of the game, but they all count. I'm through, back on top of the table, and it's time for Luke Littler to start chasing me again.' Clayton's path to the final included avenging his previous Premier League defeats to Josh Rock with a 6-4 victory. He also snapped a three-week quarter-final losing streak by defeating Luke Humphries 6-5 with a bullseye finish. Van Gerwen's journey to the final included a tough battle against Stephen Bunting, which he won 6-5, and a 6-4 win over Gian van Veen in the quarters. The night also saw Bunting defeat Littler 6-4 and Rock overcome Price 6-3. The Premier League Darts action continues every Thursday until May, with defending champion Luke Humphries aiming to retain his title.