Sir Alex Ferguson feels United have a good chance of winning their Champions League tie, despite being drawn against the toughest of five possible teams.
Previewing the last-16 round meetings with Lyon, the Reds' manager said: "It's maybe the hardest of the five (draws) we could have got. Lyon have won their league for the last six seasons in a row, that's an incredible record."They've lost some players in recent years but they're always capable of producing new ones.
"It will not be an easy game but hopefully, by the time we get there we will have all our squad available. That is a pre-requisite for the challenge anyway. If I can pick the team I want I think we will have a good chance.
"It's not an easy tie but we have a good chance. It's important to come back from France with a good result. Then our fans, with Old Trafford at its loudest, give you that advantage in the home match.
"It is an interesting tie and it will not be easy. But you never expect easy games at this stage of the European Cup. Hopefully we can navigate that and move on to bigger things."
United will travel to France on Wednesday 20 February before entertaining Lyon at Old Trafford on Tuesday 4 March. See the Ticket News section of ManUtd.com for information.
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