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 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 holds third place 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 in the 2026 campaign and was a remarkable comeback. After initiating the final with a 140 checkout, Clayton faced pressure as Van Gerwen took three consecutive legs to lead 3-1. However, Clayton staged a fightback, claiming four legs in a row, including an 84 checkout on the bullseye to level the game. Ultimately, Clayton emerged victorious, stating it is now Littler's turn to chase him. "I thought the game was over, but he missed and gave me a chance. We have to take chances, and the last leg was probably my best of the game," Clayton said. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-4 win over Josh Rock, avenging his previous defeats. He also defeated Luke Humphries 6-5 in a deciding leg, ending Humphries' title defense hopes. Van Gerwen defeated Stephen Bunting 6-5 and Gian van Veen 6-4 to reach the final. The night saw other significant matches, including Bunting's 6-4 win over Littler and Rock's 6-3 victory over Price.