Anderson set for lift-off

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes a rare Anderson strike can spark the Brazilian into more prolific scoring form for Manchester United.

Anderson scored only his second goal in 109 appearances for the Reds as he tucked home the rebound to a blistering Park Ji-sung strike just past the hour mark of last night's encounter with Valencia.

It gave United a 1-1 draw, confirming their status as Group C winners.

Now Ferguson is looking for more of the same from the former Porto star.

United will now avoid Barcelona and Real Madrid in the first knock-out round, though holders Inter Milan still lie in wait.

It wasn’t a completely successful evening for the Red Devils. Pablo Hernandez's well-taken effort was the first goal United had conceded in the Champions League this season.

In addition, Rio Ferdinand limped off gingerly at the start of the second half, with Ferguson confirming the extent of the England skipper's injury.