The early odds have been released for the 2020 PDC UK Open in Minehead, as ever World number one Michael van Gerwen is leaps and bounds ahead of his competitors.

‘The Green Machine’ won the aptly named ‘FA Cup of Darts’ in 2015 and 2016 but has gone thre years without a victory in Minehead.

He checks in at around 2/1 with most bookies, a significant slide considering the recent wavering form of the Dutchman.

Current World Champion Peter Wright unsurprisingly slips into second place after a strong start to his Premier League campaign. ‘Snakebite’ won his first major title at the 2017 iteration of the tournament and will be hoping to repeat that feat three years on.

Nathan Aspinall, current holder of the UK Open, slips into fourth in the betting order at around 18/1. A confidence boosting win over Michael van Gerwen in week three of the Premier league stands him in good stead as he looks to wrap up a third TV title on his career.

Finally, our outside pick for the tournament in Premier League table topping Glen Durrant. After recording two wins and one draw, Durrant’s unbeaten start remains in tact and he will be hoping to carry that form into Minehead.

Durrant reached three PDC major semi-finals in his debut season but will be looking to go two steps better and secure that elusive first TV title in the PDC system. ‘Duzza’ is priced at a very generous 28/1.