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SCHOLES TARGETS HOME IMPROVEMENTS IN EUROPE Paul Scholes missed out on the Champions League completely in 2011/12 - he was still retired when United bowed out earlier than expected in December. Now he's back in the squad, the experienced midfielder will be eager to help the Reds make amends against Braga, CFR Cluj and Galatasaray... Does the Champions League draw still excite you?
Definitely. It really feels like the season is upon us when it comes round each year. Of course, you always want short journeys for the group games, but it hasn't happened in this draw. We know it won't be easy - it's always difficult to get through the group stages as we found last year. But as long as we win our home games and try and pick up a couple of away wins we should be okay. Good home form is going to be key this season, isn't it?
Yes, definitely. We were disappointing at Old Trafford last season and conceded too many goals. When we've qualified [for the latter stages] in the past, which has been almost every year, we've usually won our three home games and then won an away game or two and that's what we'll be trying to do this year. Is it nice for you to be involved in the Champions League again after missing out last season?
Yes... this time last year I didn't think I'd be playing in it again! It was strange not being involved, but hopefully I can play a part this year and help us do better. It's a great competition. More: Free podcast | Champions League goals video | Sir Alex's Euro warning | 2012/13 fixtures |
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BOSS: SAINTS WILL STAY UP Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Southampton are in the Barclays Premier League to stay but hopes their first win is not at United's expense on Sunday. Nigel Adkins' side were beaten by Manchester City on the opening weekend in an entertaining five-goal thriller before slipping up at home to Wigan. After getting back on track with victory in the Capital One Cup in midweek, the Saints are sure to be fired up for the live TV clash against the Reds. "Southampton lost their first two games which obviously wasn't the best start for them," said Sir Alex. "But Nigel Adkins has done a great job down there to bring them up to the top division. It's a good set-up - a good training ground and a good stadium - and they have a bit of money behind them now. They have every chance of staying in the league. They need a first win to kickstart momentum, but hopefully it's not on Sunday." Ferguson is confident his team will continue to improve as fitness levels increase. "For an hour last week against Fulham, we were absolutely superb," he stated. "Then we got careless and lost a bad goal. Then the form went with it. There was a lot of promise there, though, and a lot of positives." More: Young misses Saints clash | Sir Alex explains Rooney omission | Berbatov joins Fulham |
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