Outstanding Clayton edges out Van Gerwen to claim week title in Aberdeen

Thursday, 21 April 2022 at 23:40

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Jonny Clayton took the weekly title in Aberdeen on Thursday night. In the final, The Ferret was too strong for Michael van Gerwen (6-5), meaning he also takes over the number one position in the Premier League Darts standings from Mighty Mike.

Both players started to find their A-game after four legs. Van Gerwen threw a 12-darter to lead 3-2 and then held his own leg with a 13-darter. Clayton returned to 4-4 by throwing out 66 and 88.

Still it was Van Gerwen who came within one leg of victory. The Dutchman threw a 14-darter for 5-4 and in the tenth leg he was allowed to throw for the match. Van Gerwen got a matchdart, but missed the bullseye. Then it was Clayton who threw an 11-darter for 5-5. The Welshman was then allowed to start the final leg and used this advantage with a 15-darter.

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🏆 CLAYTON TOPS THE TABLE! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Jonny Clayton makes it a hat-trick of night wins! The reigning champion prevails in Aberdeen, averaging 103 in the final to defeat Michael van Gerwen in a deciding leg! #CazooPL