‘Special’ United are ready to rule Europe, says Solskjaer

United begin their Champions League campaign against Swiss side Young Boys

Manchester United's head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks during a press conference at the Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Young Boys will face Manchester United in the group stage of the Champions League on Tuesday. Picture: Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his "special" group are better equipped to challenge for Champions League glory this season as Manchester United prepare to kick off their continental campaign in Switzerland.

Having fallen to an agonising penalty shoot-out defeat to Villarreal in May's Europa League final, the Red Devils return to European action against Young Boys at the Wankdorf Stadion tonight.