Thursday, 20th March, 2014
David Moyes feels Manchester United can go on to win the Champions League this term after his side defeated Olympiacos 3-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament last night.
The Red Devils, who needed to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, rode on Robin van Persie’s hat-trick at Old Trafford to oust the Greek outfit from the Round of 16 stage of the continental competition.
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However, Manchester United have failed to hit top gear this season as they presently find themselves seventh in the Premier League table.
But Moyes, who admitted that his side are underdogs in the Champions League, believes his side are capable of lifting the trophy in Lisbon in May.
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“I hope so. We will probably go into the quarter-final tie as underdogs but I don’t see why not [we can’t win the trophy]”, the manager told his club’s official site.
“This football club is capable of it. If we play to our capabilities, which we've not shown that often this season, I think we can be a match for any team.
“This club has history in the competition. It knows what to do at this stage. We’re not shocked to be in the quarter-finals – it's something we do regularly. We will try to get into the last four now.”
Manchester United will now turn their focus back to the Premier League, where they will face West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday before welcoming their fierce local rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford three days later.
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