Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo believes only a Champions League victory in Moscow will convince his critics that he is the world's No1.

Ronaldo said: "I have been totally surprised by how many goals I have scored as I am not even a centre forward. But to be the best in the world I have to win titles like the Champions League and the Premier League.

With Manchester United in talks with his club, Cardiff City whizkid Aaron Ramsey admits his hero is Ryan Giggs.

"The media stories don't affect me whatsoever," he told The Western Mail. "Obviously, I hear about it, I just don't take any notice.

Patrice Evra is desperate to win the Champions League with Manchester United to erase the memory of his final defeat with Monaco in 2004. Four years ago Porto roared away with European football's biggest club prize.

United's clash with Chelsea in Moscow next Wednesday promises to be a whole lot closer, with any edge being claimed by both sides as the mental battle intensifies.

Nani believes he has proved his worth at Manchester United and feels at home after spending a year alongside the Old Trafford stars.

After 26 league appearances and four goals in all competitions, the winger has played his part in the title-winning success, and is available for the Champions League final in Moscow despite his domestic suspension.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has hailed former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs as an ideal role-model for young players.

Keane said: "If you want to show any young, up-and-coming player an example of looking after yourself and being hungry for success, then you would certainly have Giggs up there.

"He deserves a lot of credit for that. He's a great pro and a top player."

Michael Carrick admits it'll be a difficult summer if Manchester United fail to clinch the Champions League trophy next week.

"I want to be sat on a beach in the summer knowing that we have won the double," he told ManUtd.com. "It would be an incredible achievement for the club to win the Champions League again, and hopefully we can do it. We believe we can."

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he is desperate to lift the Champions League trophy next week.

He said: "Winning the Champions League would be a great achievement, unbelievable. It is a very difficult trophy to win but we are the only unbeaten team in the competition.

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra admits Chelsea will be motivated not to end their season trophyless for next week's Champions League final.

"They didn't win the league, they won't want to end the season trophyless and, above all, allow us to win two," he told L'Equipe. "But we have no intention of giving them anything."

Edwin van der Sar was delighted with the way Manchester United clinched the Premiership title on Sunday.

"It is so much better to actually win it on the day," said the Dutchman. "This feels so much better than last year. I was grateful to win it last year and I was very happy but this has felt so much better. It might mean having to go through a few anxieties but it was all worth it."

Ryan Giggs insists he's happy with his squad role at Manchester United. At 34, Giggs still has plenty to contribute and, as he acknowledges, the game has changed as well as his status within it.