Ferguson: I'd settle for 10-9 - if we win

Sir ALEX FERGUSON summed up Manchester United's Champions League task succinctly - all they have to do is win.

After a goalless draw with Marseille at the Stade Velodrome last night, no other result can be guaranteed to take United into the Champions League quarter-finals.

"At this stage of the competition, away goals count. And you always worry. At this stage of the season, you are not playing any bad teams," said Ferguson who later admitted the game had been a bit of a bore to sit through.

"But you would have to say, Manchester United at home, we have a good chance. All we have to do is win the game. I don't care if it is 10-9."

Not that Ferguson felt his team did themselves justice last night. Amid rumours of an impending takeover bid from Qatar, co-chairman Avram Glazer was one of the unlucky ones who watched a tepid encounter.

Neither side carved out a clear-cut chance, United's best opportunity coming through a Darren Fletcher snap-shot in the first half which did not find the Marseille net.

"I don't think it was a good match to watch," admitted Ferguson.

"Nothing really happened."