Dizzee won his first mercury in 2003 for debut album Boy in Da Corner. Will he be the first artist to win the award twice? Bookmaker William Hill thinks he stands a good chance: the 24-year-old has odds of 4/1 Photograph: Getty Images
The xx have earned 'universal acclaim' on metacritic for their eponymous debut album, and also have odds of 4/1 Photograph: Katherine Rose/Observer
The sentiment of a five-star review for the Modfather's 10th studio album earlier this year is clearly shared by the Mercury panel. Odds are 6/1 Photograph: Dean Chalkley
Her moving and soulful album melted the hearts of critics and fans alike. Odds are 6/1 Photograph: Unimedia International/Rex Features
The second album from the 20-year-old singer-songwriter was described by Ryan Adams as 'insanely good'. The judges clearly agree, and Marling has odds of 6/1 Photograph: David Levene/Guardian
Mon the Biffy! A nod to Kilmarnock's finest alt-rockers for their fifth album, and odds of 8/1 Photograph: PR
It's been a triumphant year for the London quartet, whose profile has risen along with their fanbase since the release of their debut album in October 2009. Odds are 6/1 Photograph: PR
The Kendal band's second album impressed many critics, and was No 3 on last year's critics' poll of best albums. Odds are 8/1 Photograph: PR
Will I Am Kloot 'do an Elbow'? The veteran Mancunian band are enjoying high praise for their fifth album. Odds are 10/1
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The sophomore album by the Oxford-based band charted at No 8 in the UK but received mixed reviews. Clearly, the Mercury panel feel it deserves more. Odds are 8/1 Photograph: The Guardian
The debut album from this largely unknown Irish indie-folkster (real name Conor J O'Brien) is on at 10/1 Photograph: PR
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