Luke Littler claimed his first Premier League Darts nightly victory in Cardiff after defeating Jonny Clayton 6-4 in an epic final. The world No 1's night began with a 6-4 win over Josh Rock but ended with a return to the form that defined his meteoric rise. Littler's victory came after hitting three ton-plus finishes against Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals, including a match-clinching 'Big Fish' 170 checkout.

Sky Sports Darts analyst Wayne Mardle suggested Littler's win could be a turning point for the season. "I believe people change with a win," Mardle said, noting that Littler seemed to be throwing harder in his later matches. The 17-year-old missed a nine-darter on the final dart in his win over Clayton but showed signs of rediscovering his world-class form after four weeks without a victory.

While Littler's campaign appears back on track, several rivals remain searching for consistency. Defending champion Luke Humphries exited in the semi-finals despite a dominant 6-1 quarter-final win over Michael van Gerwen. Josh Rock remains winless in the tournament, and Stephen Bunting failed to advance past the quarter-finals. With Night Six approaching at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, the competition intensifies as players vie for playoff positions.