Manchester United drew with Valencia in the last match of the group stages to win the group. Succeeding in their aim of avoiding Real Madrid and Barcelona, United could be pitted against runners-up like Inter Milan, Lyon, Marseille, AC Milan or Copenhagen when Sir Bobby Charlton assists the last-16 pairings in Nyon.
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SIR Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are in perfect shape to pile further agony on crisis-hit Liverpool on Sunday.
Fergie was delighted as United virtually ensured their place in the knock-out stages with three games to spare in Moscow last night.
Manchester United management were delighted with the performance of Antonio Valencia in victory over Bolton Wanderers.
The Ecuador international turned in his best performance since his move from Wigan and United No2 Mike Phelan said: “He’s not been brought here to replace Ronaldo, he’s been brought here because he’s Antonio Valencia and he can play at this level.
When Antonio Valencia stepped on the Old Trafford pitch for the first time since his £16 million move across Lancashire from Wigan Athletic the spotlight shone firmly on the Ecuadorian. Not without good reason, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s heir-apparent, the mild-mannered 23-year-old held the weight of expectations on his shoulders.
Manchester United moved top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford here Saturday.
An own goal from Zat Knight and Antonio Valencia's first for United saw the reigning champions regain top spot by a point after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.
United never had to get out of second gear after taking an early lead through Knight's error.
Rio Ferdinand has backed team-mate Antonio Valencia to have a big impact at Manchester United over the coming season.
The winger was signed from Wigan in the summer for £16million as Sir Alex Ferguson looked to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Following a subdued start to life at Old Trafford the Ecuador international has started to find his feet with the Premier League champions.
Sir Alex ferguson and Manchester United unveiled new signings Gabriel Obertan, Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen at a Press Conference today.