Clayton Regains Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Win Over Van Gerwen

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 marks Clayton's third nightly win of the 2026 campaign and has propelled him to 24 points, surpassing Luke Littler who now stands at 21 points, and Gerwyn Price with 19 points. Van Gerwen's run to the final has moved him back into the top four with 16 points. Clayton's path to victory was not straightforward, as he faced significant pressure from Van Gerwen, who initially took a 3-1 lead. However, Clayton mounted an impressive comeback, winning four consecutive legs to level the game. He eventually secured the win, declaring it was now Littler's turn to chase him. Clayton's journey to the final included a 6-4 win over Josh Rock, avenging his previous two Premier League defeats, and a deciding-leg victory over Luke Humphries. Van Gerwen's road to the final included tough battles against Stephen Bunting and Gian van Veen. The night also saw Bunting defeat Littler and Rock overcome Price. With the Premier League nearing its finale, the competition is heating up, and defending champion Luke Humphries is running out of time to collect the necessary points to defend his title.