Tough draw for Manchester United
Published:Friday | August 28, 2009 | 9:19 AM
Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson says his side will face a stern test in this season\'s Champions League after a tough-looking draw in the group stage.
United were drawn in Group ‘B’ with the prospect of long-distance trips to Besiktas in Turkey and CSKA Moscow as well as strong opponents in German champions Wolfsburg.
United, the beaten finalist last season, look to have the most daunting draw of all the British clubs, who all avoided the European heavyweights of Barcelona, Real Madrid and the Milan sides.
United will face two major Premier League clashes after their long trips - they are at home to Manchester City after travelling to Turkey and away at Liverpool four days after their Moscow journey.
The first round of matches will be played on September 15 and 16.