United stronger now, claims Fergie

ALEX FERGUSON has claimed Manchester United were forced to iron some serious flaws out of their game to become Champions League contenders again.

The Old Trafford outfit have returned to Turin four years after that monumental semi-final victory knowing they are back competing among Europe's elite.

Last week's 2-1 home win over Juventus was a club record ninth triumph over continental opposition this season and took them to within a point of a quarter-final spot with three Group D games still to play.