Clayton and Van Gerwen reach final during 11th week in Premier League

Thursday, 21 April 2022 at 23:05

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Jonny Clayton and Michael van Gerwen reached the final in the eleventh week of the Premier League Darts on Thursday evening.

Clayton won 6-5 against Peter Wright in the first semi-final. The Scotsman started the match strongly, but Wright could not capitalize on a 4-2 lead. The last leg went to The Ferret with a 16-darter.

Van Gerwen triumphed comfortably against James Wade. The Dutchman broke Wade in the third leg with a 13-darter and eventually booked a 6-3 victory.

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MvG IS IN THE FINAL! 🟢 Neither player at their best but it's Michael van Gerwen who will face Jonny Clayton in tonight's final, completing a 6-3 success with a 90 finish on the bull! 📺 Up next | The Final 👉 Jonny Clayton v Michael van Gerwen #CazooPL