United's victory in Denmark was just one of some great October performances that saw them score 21 goals in six games.

A win on Wednesday would take United to eight points and pile the pressure on Barcelona and Bayern Munich, who meet in Spain on the same night.

United travel to Barcelona next, before hosting Munich in their final game and they will want to approach those fixtures from a position of strength.

Dwight Yorke has formed a fine partnership with Andy Cole

They should do so after running into a rich vein of form after a sluggish start to the season.

Manager Alex Fersuson said there were areas of his side's game in Brondy that were below-par, although he could not fault the finishing.

The striker partnership of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke has turned into a deadly one and both men were on target again in Saturday's 4-1 victory at Everton.

Also finding the net was Swedish winger Jesper Blomqvist, who scored his first goal since his move from Parma.

His wide play makes him the ideal replacement for Ryan Giggs, who could be out for a month with a broken bone in his foot.

"Losing Giggs is a big blow but luckily Blomqvist has been exceptional," said Ferguson, who has few other fitness worries.

The manager said on Tuesday he would recall experienced Irish international Denis Irwin in place of youngster Wes Brown at full back.

United's Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel said United had learned their lesson from previous slips at home, although he predicted Brondby would be tougher opposition this time.

"At home in Parken Brondby played to win. Now they will come to Old Trafford to fight for their pride," he said.

The Danes are without attacking midfielder Thomas Lindrup, who is suspensded, and defender Brian Jensen, who was injured against United two weeks ago.

The good news is the return of captain John Jensen from suspension. He and midfield partner Allan Ravn will be charged with shutting down the influence of Roy Keane.

"Nobody expects anything of us. That could be our chance and perhaps we can spring a surprise like we did against Liverpool," said Jensen, referring to Brondby's shock UEFA Cup win at Anfield in 1995.

Probable teams

Manchester United: Peter Schmeichel; Denis Irwin, Gary Neville, Jaap Stam, Phil Neville, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jesper Blomqvist, Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole.