Jonny Clayton commended Luke Littler for remaining unfazed by the hostile Rotterdam crowd, as Clayton secured his second consecutive nightly win in the Premier League. Clayton's fourth nightly victory this season extended his lead at the top of the table to five points.
He overcame home favorite Michael van Gerwen, Josh Rock, and Littler to claim the win at the Rotterdam Ahoy, boosting his points tally to 29 in just 11 weeks. Clayton initially trailed 2-0 against Littler but rallied, taking three consecutive legs to take the lead. He later sealed a crucial 78 outshot to move within one leg of victory. Although Littler threatened a comeback with a 15-dart hold, Clayton capitalized on his opponent's inconsistent finishing, taking out tops to secure the win.
Clayton praised Littler, saying, 'He's got everything that every other player wishes for. He's got the attitude, the throw, the mentality.
What a player, and to beat him, I've done my job.' Littler 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 another crucial night of action at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, where the race for the Play-Offs intensifies.