Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the game plan he believes will enable Manchester United to retain the Champions League trophy.
"It is a great challenge for us," said the United boss. "First of all we have to progress from the group stage and to do that you need 10 points to qualify.
"The tournament really kicks off in February. That is when it gets exciting, the one-off knock-out stages.
"I think we have a squad to challenge the best but you cannot think of yourselves as favourites when you see teams like AC Milan, Barcelona and Juventus - all great names.
"We will make sure we apply ourselves in the right way, then we will have a chance."