Luke Littler faces mounting pressure in the Premier League after a 6-1 thrashing by Jonny Clayton in Glasgow. The world No 1 and back-to-back champion has no nightly victories through three weeks, sitting with just four points. Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle noted Littler isn't playing to his usual standard of 105/106 average, creating expectations for the young star to return to form.

Jonny Clayton seized his opportunity with a dominant performance, first beating Gerwyn Price for his first victory in three years before dispatching Littler emphatically. The Welshman then claimed the night title by outclassing Gian van Veen 6-2 in the final. Laura Turner described Clayton's performance as "exceptional" with "real big finishes" after waiting for him to deliver in the semi-finals.

Littler's defeat marks his second consecutive semi-final exit in the Premier League despite his recent triumphs. The champion captured his second straight World Darts Championship crown in January and added the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters and World Masters to his resume. He now shifts focus to the Poland Darts Open in Krakow, where he faces either Mike De Decker or Marvin Kraft in the second round.