Welsh darts player Jonny Clayton has expressed his admiration for Luke Littler's ability to remain unfazed by the hostile crowd in Rotterdam, as Clayton secured his second consecutive nightly win in the Premier League. This victory marks Clayton's fourth nightly win in just 11 weeks, extending his lead at the top of the table to five points after defeating world champion Littler.
Clayton's path to victory included wins against home favorite Michael van Gerwen, Josh Rock, and Littler, bringing his total points to 29. The Welsh No 1 initially trailed 2-0 but rallied to take the lead, eventually securing his win with a clutch 78 outshot. Littler threatened a comeback with a 15-dart hold but ultimately fell short due to inconsistent finishing, allowing Clayton to capitalize and take the win.
Clayton praised Littler, stating that he possesses all the qualities of a top player, including attitude, throw, and mentality. Littler, meanwhile, bolstered his chances of a Play-Off spot by reaching his fourth final in seven weeks, moving up to 24 points in the standings. The Premier League continues, with the next night of action taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, where the competition for Play-Off spots will intensify.