Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is upset with Wes Brown's continued rejection of a new contract offer.

The 28-year-old England right back has been offered a deal in the region of £50,000-a-week but he has decided to turn it down because he feels it compares poorly to some of his team-mates who earn double that amount.

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra admits he's a big fan of Olympique Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

Benzema struck in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with United and Evra said: "Benzema still isn't as well known on the European stage as he is in France, even if Ferguson warned us about him.

"Here, in the build-up to his goal, he showed he is very strong.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson is ready for his duel with Olympique Lyon's Brazilians tonight in France.

"We did very well in the first phase of the Champions League," said Anderson, "but now we must show we want to be champions.

"And the first challenge is against team that was won everything in France in recent years and boasts several players from the Brazil team.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson is ready for his duel with Olympique Lyon's Brazilians tonight in France.

"We did very well in the first phase of the Champions League," said Anderson, "but now we must show we want to be champions.

"And the first challenge is against team that was won everything in France in recent years and boasts several players from the Brazil team.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson is ready for his duel with Olympique Lyon's Brazilians tonight in France.

"We did very well in the first phase of the Champions League," said Anderson, "but now we must show we want to be champions.

"And the first challenge is against team that was won everything in France in recent years and boasts several players from the Brazil team.

Gerard Houllier believes Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo goes into tonight's clash with Olympique Lyon underdone.

"Cristiano Ronaldo isn't in the best form of his life," Houllier told Le Parisien. "He has been in his top form from October to December this season.

Manchester United's French fullback Patrice Evra has warned they cannot afford to take Olympique Lyon lightly tonight.

He said: "Everyone is tipping us to win but you have to remember that Lyon have won the title six years in a row.

"I am sure they will play better than they did against Le Mans.

Manchester United fullback Wes Brown is delighted with his recent form.
Brown has no doubts at all about why he is playing probably the best football of his life.

"I have been in and out of the side in the past, after picking up little niggles here and there," he said. "This season the captain (Gary Neville) has been out of action, and I have filled in.

Carlos Tevez insists Manchester United fear no-one in Europe.

United go to Lyon tomorrow on the back of thrashing the Gunners 4-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Tevez, an unused sub at the weekend, said: "We are ready. Let's be clear - we are not going to France on holiday. We want to qualify.

Owen Hargreaves has hailed the atmosphere at Manchester United as the best he's experienced.

"It's a great atmosphere," he told The Times. "It's the best atmosphere I've ever been involved in at club level. It's a fantastic group of individuals - not only as football players but as people. There's no room for egos or big heads here.