Fergie:
"We won't be taking Panathinaikos lightly, that's for sure.
"I watched their game against Stuttgart and I don't know how they lost it. They absolutely battered Stuttgart, scored a goal, and all of a sudden their world fell apart. They lost 3-1.
"There's a great incentive for us to win on Wednesday because the players realise that gets us into the next stage. But winning the group is important. At least that should mean we don't meet Juventus or Real Madrid. That must be a bonus.
"Who would have thought Phil Neville would have had the season he's had? He's been fantastic. No way could I leave him out. He's kept his place because his performances have demanded it. He's keeping out Darren Fletcher, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Kleberson as well as Nicky Butt. But they will all make a contribution, you'll see that through December. There's no way Phil Neville and Roy Keane are going to play them all." Ferguson has been operating without a No 2 since the departure of Carlos Queiroz to Real Madrid in the summer and is evidently no nearer appointing a replacement. "It's not easy getting the type of person I need and want," he said. "I'll keep on looking, take my time over it."