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Clayton savours Premier League victory in Glasgow
- Tonight in Glasgow, Jonny Clayton beat 23-year-old Gian van Veen 6-2 with a 156 checkout to move top of the Premier League table with nine points on night three.
- Clayton reached the final after beating Gerwyn Price 6-3 in the quarter-final, ending 10 straight defeats, then defeated world champion Luke Littler 6-1 after Michael van Gerwen missed out through illness.
- Van Veen came from 3-1 down to beat reigning champion Luke Humphries 6-5 in the first semi-final after averaging over 104 to defeat Stephen Bunting 6-3 in the quarter-final.
- After the win, Clayton said `It's my night` and `So tonight I took my chances`, reflecting relief after early nerves and opponent form.
- The results underline Gian van Veen's second final in three weeks and Luke Humphries' class with a 6-2 opener over Josh Rock, highlighting season competitiveness.
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Jonny Clayton makes Gerwyn Price and Luke Littler admission after winning Premier League night three
Jonny Clayton has admitted that he was relieved to finally beat Gerwyn Price, and didn't expect to hammer Luke Littler, after winning Premier League night three in Glasgow on Thursday evening.The 51-year-old secured his first triumph in the event, with Gian van Veen overcome 6-3 in the final.He also thumped Littler, the world No 1, 6-1 on his way to glory in Scotland.The Welshman was in outstanding form throughout the night, with a stunning 156 …
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The two-time world champion could only win one leg in Glasgow, where Jonny Clayton triumphed with a fantastic performance.
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