Alex Ferguson asks Man United not to take Marseille lightly

Updated on: 15 March,2011 07:48 AM IST |
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After watching Marseille's previous two League games, Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson is wary about taking on the frenchmen in the champions league tonight

After watching Marseille's previous two League games, Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson is wary about taking on the frenchmen in the champions league tonight

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his Manchester United stars that it won't be easy to kill off Marseille in the Champions League last 16 second leg tonight.

Wayne Rooney's form will be crucial for Man United in tonight's clash against Marseille. PIC/Getty Images

There is no margin for error at Old Trafford tonight as the Premier League leaders will be eliminated from Europe's elite club competition if Marseille can secure a score draw, following the goalless first leg in the south of France.

Ferguson knows Didier Deschamps' team possesses a sharp enough attack to pierce United's occasionally careless defence and snatch a priceless away goal.

He said: "The focus is on Marseille because we know it is going to be a hard game.

"It is nice to have a bit of apprehension about big ties, though. European games are always that way. We are playing a very experienced, powerful Marseille team. We will have to play well.

"I have watched them twice away from home against Monaco and against Rennes and they showed the qualities we will be up against.

"I thought Marseille were going for the 0-0 at home I must admit. Maybe they are the ones who are confident. They are a good team, who will try to hit us on the counter."

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