Fergie ready for Italian job.

ALEX FERGUSON expects amore forceful ChampionsLeague challenge from Italy this season — but he still believes holders Barcelona represent the biggest danger to Manchester United’s hopes of reclaiming the trophy.

Serie A suffered a last-16 wipe-out last term, with Inter Milan, Roma and Juventus all eliminated at the hands of English opposition in Europe’s number one competition.

There are plenty who have predicted a similar outcome this time around given AC Milan must face United before city rivals Inter tackle Chelsea.