Ferguson focused on delivering Super Cup

ALEX FERGUSON has set his sights on the UEFA Super Cup after admitting he did not give the competition the respect it deserved nine years ago.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

Still heady from the remarkable European Cup victory against Bayern Munich, he saw his side go down 1-0 to Italians Lazio.

United return to Stade Louis II tonight and Ferguson is determined to make amends. UEFA Cup holders Zenit St Petersburg provide the opposition for the Champions League and Premier League winners.

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