Michael Carrick gets managerial career off to winning start as Man United progress in Europe

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game

Manchester United boasted a new manager in Michael Carrick but it was an old reliable who carried them into the knock-out stages of the Champions League in his first game as caretaker.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck with a brilliant chipped finish on 78 minutes, after Fred had robbed Etienne Capoue just outside the area, following a poor kick from keeper Geronimo Rulli.