Bursaspor 0 Manchester United 3: Nani loss overcome as United record win

Second-half goals from Darren Fletcher, Gabriel Obertan and Bebe extended United's unbeaten record in all competitions to 23 and ensured they only require a draw against Rangers at Ibrox on November 24 to claim their customary place in the knockout phase with a game to spare.

And, as Nani is already rated doubtful to face Wolves on Saturday after limping off with a groin injury midway through the opening period, Sir Alex Ferguson must have been delighted that two of his back-up wide-men followed up Fletcher's opener - only his second Champions League goal in his 50th appearance in the competition - to seal a comfortable win.

Sir Alex Ferguson had been confident the goal would come for his side.

"We got one early in the second half, which makes a difference," said the United manager.

"From that point on basically we were in control of the match, though they had a couple of half-chances and you can never be sure, but the second goal killed the match."

Ferguson was pleased with his fringe players' performances.

"They did very well, I'm very pleased with them," he said. "They're young players and getting experience tonight was as important as anything, but they played well too."

Ferguson has an injury concern over Nani, who hobbled out of the game with a groin complaint, and goalscorer Fletcher.

"It's difficult to say, we'll see what Nani is like on Wednesday," he added. "The problem is travelling back, and Darren got an ankle injury today so we have a couple to concern ourselves with. Hopefully they'll be all right."