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3 benefits of Arsenal returning to the Europa League next season

By Adam Schultz

DUBLIN, IRELAND - DECEMBER 10: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his teams first goal with Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal an Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Dundalk FC and Arsenal FC at Aviva Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - DECEMBER 10: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his teams first goal with Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal an Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Dundalk FC and Arsenal FC at Aviva Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /
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Europa League trophy is seen prior to the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)
Europa League trophy is seen prior to the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images) /

2. Increases the finances

While the finances aren’t in the same ballpark as the Champions League, Arsenal will profit from playing in the Europa League next season.

Per sportingnews.com, all 32 clubs participating in the competition get a nice £3.34 million as an entry bonus, then £579,54 for a win and £193,20 for a draw. If Arsenal win their group, another £1.01 million will be coming their way.

We expect the club to make it beyond the group stage, and that is where the money increases. Should the Gunners make it to at least the quarterfinals, they will bank a minimum of £1.65 million, which rises to £7.90 million if they win the competition.

Now, compared to the Champions League, these are rookie numbers. But it’s more money than what Arsenal have earned the previous two seasons. Any extra income is greatly appreciated at this stage.

It might not seem like it is worth it, but the fact is the club has a chance to increase its money from the competition, one that many would expect them to go far in.

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