Ferguson eyeing next stage

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson believes his side are now well on course for the Champions League knock-out stages after edging past CSKA Moscow.

United maintained their 100% record in Group B after Antonio Valencia struck a late goal to secure a 1-0 win in the Russian capital yesterday evening. With three games still remaining, Ferguson hopes his side can now secure their passage with something to spare.

Ferguson said: “We are very pleased with our performance. The situation in the group is now nine points. I have always maintained that you need 10 to qualify.