Giggs geared up for ultimate test

The latest chapter in one of Europe’s most fierce rivalries will be written tonight when Bayern Munich come to Old Trafford for the first leg of their Champions League quarter–final clash with United.

Fifteen years ago United came from behind to win the trophy from Bayern with injury–time goals.

The only United player in that match was Ryan Giggs — and given the 40 year old’s appearance at the pre–match press conference it seems likely he might just be in the starting line-up.

Though Robin van Persie’s hat–trick against Olympiacos secured United’s progression to the last eight, Giggs’ contribution to the second leg was arguably as big. The United midfielder rolled back the years to set up two goals with a pair of glorious long passes.

But Giggs is unsure whether his body will be able to stand the rigours of another season at the club.

“I don’t know (if I will play on for another year),” said Giggs, who made his United debut 23 years ago.

“I’ll tell you after tomorrow! I am just trying to enjoy this season and then at the end I will take stock and see what I want to do.

“I am enjoying my football as much as ever, I feel fit and then at the end of the season, I will see what I want to do.”

Manager Moyes knows his men are big underdogs, but he wants them to raise their game and stun the reigning champions.

“These are the sort of nights in history United have risen to and we want to do that,” Moyes said.