Bruce: United different class

Last updated : 28 December 2002 By Brian Cartlidge

Blues defended resolutely and with a lot of good fortune for over half-an-hour of the game at Old Trafford, but were finally undone by a goal from Diego Forlan and United sealed victory midway through the second period with a brilliantly executed lob from England captain David Beckham.

"When Manchester United have their big aircraft flying they are a wonderful team," said Bruce.

"They are going to be a match for anyone in the Premiership or the Champions League.

"We have to be brutally honest and admit the bounce of the ball went for us at times and Nico Vaesen made a couple of really good saves.

"Last year we were in the Nationwide League and it is a big step from the type of talent Manchester United possess.

"Having said that, Fabien Barthez pulled off two magnificent saves. Our guys believe one of them was genuine world class. We can feel harshly done by but it is typical of what happens to teams when they come here."

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