Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United have claimed a vital 3-2 win in the Champions League clash against AC Milan at the San Siro.

The victory gives them the advantage ahead of the second leg of the last sixteen game next month.

Milan largely outplayed the visitors in the first half, but failed to build on Cristiano Ronaldinho's third-minute opener. Paul Scholes scored a lucky equaliser before Wayne Rooney produced two headers in the second half to secure victory.

Manchester police and the Football Association have urged fans of both Manchester teams to show restraint ahead of tonight's final leg in the Carling Cup semi-final.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini have been told to remind their players of their social responsibilities as the two clubs face each other at Old Trafford. The first leg was blighted by incidents on and off the pitch, with the arrest of 18 Manchester United and Manchester City supporters.