Home record means little, admits Sir Alex

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Ferguson is looking for his side to make it 12 straight home wins in the competition when they face Barcelona. But United go into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat by Chelsea that has opened up the title race.

"It is a marvellous European record and we are proud of it," said Ferguson. "It does not change the aspect of this game, however. It will be a very balanced game, an open game, a fascinating game.

"It will be tactical at times and, given nights like this, the fans can have an impact on our team.

"But our home record does not matter in this instance."

Top German official Herbert Fandel will be in charge tonight, and Ferguson said: "The referee's performance is always important, and this one has experience of big games."

Wayne Rooney (hip) and Nemanja Vidic (face) missed training yesterday after picking up injuries at Stamford Bridge and both are doubtful for the match.

Ferguson added: "We have got to give them every chance. Both of them could make it, but I cannot be dead certain."