Luke Littler has significantly narrowed the points divide at the pinnacle of the Premier League Darts standings, securing a decisive victory over Jonny Clayton on Night 12 in Liverpool. The win propels Littler to 29 points, a mere three behind the current leader, Clayton, who remains at the top with 32 points. With four regular season nights remaining, the contest for the top spot is now markedly more intense.
Littler's triumph in Liverpool was not confined to the final; his path to victory involved overcoming top contenders. He defeated Luke Humphries in the quarter-finals, followed by a narrow 6-5 win against Michael van Gerwen in a tightly contested semi-final. The final match against Clayton, described as a one-sided affair by some reports, concluded with Littler securing a commanding 6-1 scoreline.
The event in Liverpool saw Littler face a less than welcoming crowd, but he reportedly managed to "silence" the boos with his performance. This latest success continues Littler's strong run of form, countering Clayton's recent back-to-back nightly wins in Brighton and Rotterdam.
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Other notable results from Night 12 include:
Gian van Veen 6-4 Gerwyn Price
Jonny Clayton 6-5 Stephen Bunting
Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Josh Rock
The standings now show Gerwyn Price in third place with 19 points, and Michael van Gerwen in fourth with 18 points. Reports suggest that Littler and Clayton are strongly positioned to be among the four players advancing to the play-offs, scheduled to be held in London.
The Premier League Darts season is building towards its conclusion, with the play-offs set for the end of May. The recent performances indicate a strong rivalry developing between Littler and Clayton, the top two players in the league.
