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Clayton Dominates Night Six Despite Injury

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Jonny Clayton secured his second nightly win of the Premier League Darts 2026 season with a commanding 6-1 victory over Luke Humphries in Nottingham. The Welshman, battling through a gout-related limp, defeated Humphries, Stephen Bunting, and Michael van Gerwen to claim the title. This follows his earlier win in Glasgow and comes after losing to Luke Littler in Cardiff.

Clayton's triumph moves him to 19 points at the top of the table, creating an eight-point gap between himself and Littler in second place. The victory demonstrates Clayton's resilience as he continues to perform at an elite level despite physical discomfort. His ability to maintain focus and accuracy while visibly limping throughout the tournament impressed both fans and fellow competitors.

The night was marred by persistent whistling from the crowd at the Motorpoint Arena, affecting multiple players including Littler and Humphries. Despite these distractions, Clayton's performance stood out as he became the first player to achieve multiple nightly wins this season, establishing himself as a serious title contender.