Clayton and Price should be proud, says Littler
Luke Littler has won the Premier League title, defeating Luke Humphries in a thrilling final. He expressed pride in fellow competitors Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price for their performances throughout the season. Both Clayton and Price reached the semi-finals, earning significant prize money despite their losses.
- ▪Luke Littler won the Premier League title, marking his second victory in the tournament.
- ▪Jonny Clayton finished second in the league phase and reached the semi-finals, where he narrowly lost to Luke Humphries.
- ▪Gerwyn Price also reached the semi-finals but was defeated by Littler after a closely contested match.
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Clayton and Price should be proud, says LittlerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luke Littler (centre) won the 2026 Premier League, two years after winning the tournament on debutByIan MitchelmoreBBC Sport WalesPublished19 minutes agoNewly-crowned Premier League champion Luke Littler says Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price should be proud of their efforts in the tournament this season.Clayton was the huge outsider to win the event but finished the league phase in second place - winning four of the 16 weeks in addition to reaching finals night for the fourth time in his career.Price also clinched a top four finish to secure a spot at finals night for the third time, but was ultimately beaten by eventual champion Littler in the semi-finals at The O2.When asked about breaking the hearts…
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