"There is no guarantee they will win anything this year.They will be a big threat and it will be harder for us than going to Aston Villa in the FA Cup.But United's standards were so high and you can't keep that going year after year. It's impossible.”
"I can't put my finger on it but our performances have improved and they are not the Manchester United they were two or three years ago, even though they have come back in recent times and look a threat for the championship again.”
"We will go there with no fear and, hopefully, catch them on an average day. Three or four years ago, it would have been a lot tougher for us and we're certainly confident we can get a result."
Souness insisted: