As a fan of Manchester City, it did not hurt me quite as much as it would have for the United fans. That said, I felt United fared no worse than anyone else would have against that brilliant Barca side. They had to defend two or three deep against the opposing midfield, which left their flanks exposed. There is no other football team on the planet, who could have swept United away as imperiously - and Ferguson graciously said as much after the match, which is unusual for him.