Solskjaer: wave of optimism at Old Trafford will sweep United past Benfica

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer is confident the wave of optimism at Manchester United will carry them into the Champions League knockout phase this week.

The Red Devils warmed up for tomorrow’s make-or-break tussle with Benfica in the best manner possible by extending their lead over Chelsea at the Premiership summit to six points this weekend.

Although their win at Middlesbrough was marred by the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s part in the penalty award that saw United take the lead, it could not diffuse the growing belief inside Old Trafford that league title glory can be secured next May.