Next Thursday, the Premier League kicks off in Belfast. Former participant Wayne Mardle, currently working as a commentator for Sky Sports, sees one clear top favourite.
Van Gerwen went out quickly at the Masters last weekend, but Mardle has no doubts about the six-time Premier League winner.
"Michael van Gerwen is the favourite in every event he goes in. I believe if they all play well, he wins and he proved that in 2022 by winning what he won," he said to Sky Sports.
"It's a battle of the best going up against the best and I find it hard to believe he won't make the Play-Offs. Normally, he makes the Play-Offs and I think he'll do so again, but you cannot discount anyone because they are all world-class players."