Red Devils would prefer to take on Serie A’s finest

PHIL NEVILLE has boldly claimed Manchester United would rather face Serie A’s finest clubs in the Champions League first knock-out stage.

Failure to beat Fenerbahce in their final group game in Istanbul on Wednesday ensured the Red Devils have a 60% chance of landing Italian opposition when the last-16 draw is made in Nyon this day week.

Juventus and AC Milan, currently first and second in the Italian league, plus sixth-placed Inter are all potential opponents, with Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco completing the quintet.