Rooney: In Our Hands

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says his teammates are delighted after victory over Liverpool.

Rooney said: "It's always nice to beat Liverpool and it's opened up a bit of a gap now at the top of the league. I'm delighted with the win. I know the goals will come [for him personally] - I'm not too concerned with that."

Nani & Ronaldo Pull Out

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani will miss Portugal's friendly with Greece on Wednesday due to injury. The Manchester United duo picked up knocks during the Premier League leaders' 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.

Ronaldo, who took his tally to 34 for the season by heading United's second goal against Liverpool, is suffering from pains in his left leg.

Vidic Impressed by Benzema

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic admits he was impressed by Olmypique Lyon striker Karim Benzema after the youngster scored in last night's 1-1 draw.

United are chasing Benzema for next season and Vidic said: "Lyon have some good players and Benzema caused us some problems.

Rio Happy with Lyon Result

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says they can be satisfied with Wednesday night's 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon.

Ferdinand said: "I think first and foremost you have to get results. In Europe particularly, performances come second. I thought we played well against Lyon in parts.

Fergie: Brown should sign

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.

Evra: Benzema is Special

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.

Anderson: Ready to be Champions

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.

Anderson: Ready to be Champions

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.

Anderson: Ready to be Champions

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.

Houllier: Ronaldo Form Dip

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.

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