Fergie unfazed by possible opponents

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Four Premier League clubs could still make it into the last eight in Europe after United and Arsenal's wins over Lyon and AC Milan respectively.

The United manager said: "I expect Chelsea to get through and if Liverpool do too it's a 40% chance of getting an English team. I don't think it matters who you play - they are all difficult games. That's why the quarter-finals throw up good teams and the important thing is to be there ourselves."

Cristiano Ronaldo's 30th goal in 30 games was enough to see United through in a victory that was straightforward rather than stylish, and Ferguson is predicting even greater scoring exploits for Ronaldo.

He added: "It may not be the best goal he has scored this season but it may turn out to be one of the most important.

"He has scored 30 goals already this season and it is only the start of March. Potentially there are 16 or 17 games ahead of him so he could end up with an even higher score.

"For a wide player to do that is fantastic. It is a great contribution."

United should have ended up more comfortable winners but were guilty of over-elaborating and not making the most of their opportunities.

Ferguson admitted as much, adding: "We should have done more with the possession and the chances we had. Some nervousness came in because we didn't take the chances and kill the game and so we were on a knife edge.

"The more important part of it was that we were defending well, the back four were quick to advance onto their opponents and that made a big difference."