A claw for a milking machine comprises a housing (1) defining an inner space, at least one inlet member (8, 9) which via a milk conduit (10) is intended to connect the inner space of the housing to a teat of an animal to be milked, and an outlet pipe (6) which via a conduit member is intended to connect the inner space of the housing (1) to a milk collecting member of the milking machine. The housing (1) has a center axis (5) extending through the claw in a downward direction and essentially vertically when the claw is in an operating position. Said inlet member (8, 9) is provided, with respect to the center axis, below the outlet pipe (6) in said operating position. The outlet pipe (6) extends obliquely downwardly in a direction (7) forming an acute angle (4) with the center axis (5).