Reds outsiders for European glory

After spending a season in the relative backwaters of the UEFA Cup, bookmakers UK Betting don't expect Rafael Benitez's side to conquer the likes of A.C Milan, Real Madrid and the Spaniard's former side Valencia in Europe's elite competition.

Premiership champions Arsenal and La Liga giants Real Madrid are favourites to lift the trophy at 7/1, ahead of 2002/03 winners A.C Milan and last season's losing semi-finalists Chelsea at 8/1.

Manchester United are a generous 11/1 alongside Barcelona, Valencia under the leadership of Claudio Ranieri are an intriguing 16/1 bet, with holders F.C Porto at surprisingly long odds of 33/1.