Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is likely to be breathing a sigh of relief at the news that Sir Alex Ferguson may leave out Cristiano Ronaldo for tonight's Champions League match.
The Scottish side have failed to win away from home in 18 attempts in European competition and Strachan has seen his starting line-up decimated by injuries ahead of the Group E clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Ladbrokes makes United 1/4 favourites to win and prices Celtic at 11/1, although their chances of victory may be slightly improved by Ronaldo's absence.
Ferguson believes that the Portuguese star requires a rest after last week's international matches, having only returned from injury last month.
"I need to look at this game - and the fact it is on a Tuesday - and assess whether to bring in Nani," the manager stated.
With strikers Georgios Samaras and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink ruled out, Celtic's main goal threat is likely to come from Shunsuke Nakamura, who stunned United with two free-kicks in the 2006-07 Champions League.
The Japanese midfielder is 11/2 with SkyBet to score at Old Trafford again tonight.
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is likely to be breathing a sigh of relief at the news that Sir Alex Ferguson may leave out Cristiano Ronaldo for tonight's Champions League match.