Bookies writes off United

DESPITE a creditable 1-1 home draw against mighty Bayern Munich last night, Manchester United have drifted for Champions League glory.

The Reds are out to 40-1 to win the trophy and 6-1 to qualify for the semi-finals.

Bayern are 1-4 to win the return leg in Germany, with the draw 11-2 and United a whopping 12-1.

Holders Bayern are also the competition favourites at 7-4, followed by Real Madrid on 13-4 and Barcelona – who have plenty to do after their 1-1 home draw with Atletico Madrid last night – on 11-2.

Paris St-Germain and Chelsea come next on 12-1 and the pair clash in the French capital tonight. PSG are 11-10, with the draw 12-5 and a Chelsea victory 16-5.