Clayton Regains Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Victory

Jonny Clayton has surged back to the top of the Premier League standings, overtaking Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price, following his 6-5 triumph over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton. This victory marks Clayton's third nightly win in the 2026 campaign and signifies an impressive comeback. Clayton began the final with a remarkable 140 checkout but soon found himself under pressure as Van Gerwen took the lead. However, Clayton staged a remarkable fightback, taking four consecutive legs to level the game. He eventually emerged victorious, declaring it is now Littler's turn to chase him. Van Gerwen's run to the final has propelled him back into the top four with 16 points. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-4 win over Josh Rock and a deciding-leg victory over Luke Humphries. The night also saw Van Gerwen overcome Stephen Bunting and Gian van Veen, while Bunting defeated Littler and Rock beat Price.