MORE PRE-MATCH HYPE

“We can put Europe on the backburner now and concentrate on Sunday's match, which is massive for us. I'm sure it's a game the players will relish given the Celtic result.”

John Terry:

“The Bremen defeat is different. Last year we awful and I didn't think we were awful in Germany. We always react well to defeats. We showed that when we lost at Tottenham and it seems miles away now.”

Drogba:

“My best moment with Chelsea last season was the day we beat Man U at home. That was a fantastic game, with an incredible goal from Joe Cole. And after that the party started!

“This season United are doing well and haven't conceded so many points. We have to win all our games because Manchester want to be champions this year more than last season and two years ago.”

Scholes on Carrick:

“It's made quite easy for me and Michael playing together by having the likes of Wayne and Louis up front, and Cristiano and Giggsy on the wings. It's a simple job for us to get the ball to them, and they will score goals for you.

“I would think any midfielder in the world would want to play with those four in front of them. It's so nice because you can give them the ball and they will beat men and have shots. It's great to play with players like that.

“I am enjoying playing with Michael and in the last few weeks he has really looked like the top, top player, which we knew he was anyway.”

From the MEN:

Rio Ferdinand is fighting to be fit for his Sunday set-to with Chelsea. The United and England defender was limping heavily as he left Celtic Park on Tuesday night.

Unless the foot injury sustained in Glasgow that appeared to be causing him pain eases quickly he could be placed on the doubtful list as the Premeirship leaders prepare to face Jose Mourinho's back-to-back champions Chelsea at Old Trafford.