Arsenal, Manchester United & Barcelona: Meet the Bookies Europa League 2023 Favourites

While the Champions League return might steal plenty of February’s headlines, it is this year’s Europa League knockout stage that could prove to be the show-stealer and we have delved into the Europa League winner betting odds for this season.

With the likes of European giants such as Barcelona, Juventus and Atletico Madrid all enduring their own astonishing Champions League departures prior to the World Cup break, we really do have an all-star cast on our hands in 2023.

With a stacked Europa League knockout stage that is headlined by Manchester United’s trip to the Nou Camp on February 16th, we are also set to see a new club lift this season’s trophy out in Budapest come May.

In what looks like it could be a real heavyweight shootout between three iconic clubs that are steeped in European history, we have taken a glance at who has been installed as the bookmakers’ favourites.

 

Europa League Winner Odds 2023

• 4/1 – Arsenal
• 5/1 – Barcelona
• 9/1 – Manchester United
• 12/1 – Juventus
• 12/1 – Ajax
• 17/1 – Real Sociedad
• 17/1 – Real Betis
• 20/1 – Roma
• 20/1 – Sevilla

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Arsenal

Eventually falling at the final hurdle last season in their bid to book a Champions League return, few across Europe would have expected what has become a monumental campaign in north London this time around.

Opening February holding a five-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table, Mikel Arteta’s young squad find themselves tipped as a standout pick to make real English history in 2023.

Suffering just a single Premier League defeat as they reached the halfway point of this season’s campaign, the Gunners are also dreaming of what would be a remarkable domestic and European double this year.

With their blossoming group of starlets spearheaded by the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, Arsenal booked their Europa League knockout stage ticket without breaking much of a sweat.

Riding what has been an astonishing wave of momentum on either side of the World Cup break, Arteta’s side appear in pole position to end their 29-year wait to lift a European trophy.

Arsenal to win the Europa League outright – Best Odds: 4/1

 

Barcelona

While Barcelona might not have been the only European icon to suffer a Champions League nightmare last year, Xavi’s side did find themselves under some hefty scrutiny.

Nevertheless, despite once again missing out on the chance to punch their Champions League knockout stage ticket, it is fair to say that Xavi’s side are enjoying a stellar domestic romp this season.

Laying down what was a remarkable marker on January 6th as they claimed this year’s Spanish Super Cup thanks to a thumping 3-0 victory against bitter rivals Real Madrid, Barca have also continued to shine with their rugged defensive displays.

Now firmly leading the chase to claim a first La Liga crown since 2019, Xavi’s high-flying squad are rightfully tipped as one of the standout Europa League contenders in 2023.

Looking to make the most of their shocking Champions League exit when they open their knockout stage adventure later in the month, Robert Lewandowski and co will be desperate to end Barca’s eight-year wait to get their hands on a European title.

Barcelona to win the Europa League outright – Best Odds: 4/1

 

Manchester United

While it might be Arsenal who open this year’s Europa League knockout stage tipped as the standout contender with the bookmakers, they’re not the only Premier League giants enjoying an extended purple patch.

Although Erik ten Hag’s men might have endured an early wobble when opening the 2022/23 campaign, the former Ajax boss has seen his superstar squad come roaring back in some style.

Appearing to cruise their way to a much-needed top-four return come May, the Red Devils have continued to gain a string of plaudits on either side of the World Cup interval.

With ten Hag making it clear that he wants to bring a piece of silverware back to Old Trafford this year, Manchester United could be smelling the chance to spring a Europa League upset in 2023.

Watching on as England international Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a record-breaking return from the winter break, the Reds will be desperate to claim a first-leg advantage when they meet Barca on February 16th.

Manchester United to win the Europa League outright – Best Odds: 9/1

 

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