Luke Littler pulled off a stunning 6-1 victory over Jonny Clayton on Night 12 of the Premier League, significantly closing the gap at the top of the table. Clayton still maintains his lead with 32 points, but Littler is now just three points behind with 29 points. Gerwyn Price is in third place with 19 points, followed by Michael van Gerwen with 18 points.
The win marks Littler's fourth nightly victory and demonstrates his determination to claim the top spot in the Finals Night. Littler expressed his satisfaction with his performance, citing his improved doubling as a crucial factor in his success. He stated, 'I'm very close to Jonny now, three points off.
I'm going to go chasing - I want to finish top once again - and if it's not to be, it's not to be. But there's still four weeks to go.' In the final match against Clayton, Littler dominated with a 5-0 lead, only allowing Clayton to score in the last leg. Prior to this, Littler defeated Michael van Gerwen in a thrilling semi-final, coming back from 3-1 down to win 6-5.
Van Gerwen had delivered an impressive performance with nine maximums and a 107.54 average, but Littler's persistence and precise finishing led to his victory. Littler also defeated Luke Humphries 6-2 in the quarter-finals, dealing a significant blow to Humphries' hopes of reaching the Finals Night.
Clayton secured his spot in the final with a captivating 6-5 win over Gian van Veen, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. The competition is heating up, with only four weeks remaining in the Premier League. The question on everyone's mind is: who will emerge as the champion of this year's Premier League Darts?