Fresh squad the key for Ferguson

ALEX FERGUSON does not expect Manchester United to collapse in their Champions League semi-final with Arsenal next week the same way as they did against AC Milan two years ago.

The Red Devils are facing up to an eerily similar set of circumstances. Having claimed a single goal advantage in the first-leg on home soil, they must tackle a tricky Premier League away game tomorrow lunchtime before then heading off to try and defend their lead and reach another Champions League final.

On the previous occasion, Ferguson’s team coped with the first part of the task quite well, roaring back from two goals down to beat Everton in thrilling style, a win that turned out to be pivotal in that season’s title race.