Ferguson: Tevez similar to Cantona

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Tevez has already scored 15 times in his first season at Old Trafford, including a late equaliser in the second leg of the Champions League clash against Lyon.

In his programme notes ahead of Tuesday night's return leg against the French champions, Ferguson said: "Carlos reminds me of Eric Cantona in the way that he has a knack of rising to the occasion with a goal just when it is needed."

He added: "He often comes up with the goods away from home when you are up against it. I do not think anything fazes him and he keeps his cool in the box.

"He is proving to be a master at scoring the really important goals - the ones that give you a win or a draw, especially away from home.

"He did it at Tottenham to salvage a point as he made the result 1-1. He scored for a 1-0 win at Liverpool and he rescued us again by finding the net late at Lyon and nullifying their lead."

Victory over the French League leaders will see United equal Juventus' record in the competition of 10 straight home Champions League victories.

Asked why his team is so formidable at Old Trafford in Europe against top teams, Ferguson quipped: "We have been good!"

He added: "Our home record in European football has been been the foundation of our group successes. I have said it many times you need 10 points to qualify. If you get three home wins it is a big help. It means you only need a point on the road."