Clayton Reclaims Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Victory Over Van Gerwen

Jonny Clayton has regained the top position in the Premier League table after securing a 6-5 win against 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 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 in the 2026 campaign and was a remarkable comeback. After initially taking the lead with a 140 checkout, Clayton faced significant pressure as Van Gerwen won three consecutive legs to move ahead 3-1. However, Clayton staged an incredible fightback, winning four legs in a row, including an 84 checkout on the bullseye to level the game. Ultimately, Clayton emerged victorious, declaring it was now Littler's turn to chase him down. "I thought the game was over, but he missed and gave me a chance. We have to take chances. 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 stated. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-4 win over Josh Rock, avenging his previous two Premier League defeats to Rock. 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 6-5 win over Stephen Bunting and a 6-4 victory over Gian van Veen in the quarters. Other notable results from the night included Bunting's 6-4 win over Littler and Rock's 6-3 win over Price.