The best bit of arrows since since Harold's eye got a nasty surprise at the battle of Hastings returns to Alexandra Palace tonight. While Christmas time for most people means too much food, buying presents for people and watching reruns of the Gavin and Stacey, to any big sports fan, it means only one thing. Darts is back on sky and Phil "The Power" Taylor may have turned 50 this year but he's still the man to beat. A 16th title is an odds on chance but support against the champ is growing.
He does have a tricky route to the final with matches against John Part, Paul Nicholson, Mark Webster and Simon Whitlock is is possible route. at 1/2 I'd prefer to give it a miss especially with his surprise defeats in the PDC World Cup and Players Championship.
So who could beat him. The men i stated as his route are all capable of taking his scalp on a going day but betting in this tournament is really reserved to each way bets on the other side of the draw. The best bet in the tournament is Barney. Van Barneveld won the PDC World Cup along with Co Stompe and his game is reported to be back as his confidence has grown playing with his buddy and he has sacked his entourage and gone back to the management that helped him to his five world Titles. He has had a soft preparation and goes well fresh.
Verdict: R V Barneveld each way 14/1
James Wade is on the other side of the half and is the 8/1 second favourite. John Mulholland are enhancing him to a top price 9/1(win only) so if you fancy him to take out Taylor many will fancy that. personally I don't rate him at the highest stage. He did win the World Grand Prix in Dublin but that was a funny tournament and Mark Walsh could take him out in the 1/4 finals. Simon Whitlock is another for money and should make the semi's where he is scheduled to meet Taylor. He again is another good each way bet against Taylor and if Taylor falls early he will be near favourite and worth a nibble at 14/1
John Mulholland will be offering enhanced odds for the duration of the PDC championship. Opening night accum is
Paul Nicholson,
Mark Webster,
Steve Beaton,
Gary Mawson
6/4 Enhanced Price
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