Evra banks on OT fear factor

atrice Evra hopes United can make home advantage count against Lyon on Tuesday evening and is urging the Old Trafford faithful to send the French champions running scared.

The Reds hold a slender, yet crucial, advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie thanks to Carlos Tevez's late leveller at the Stade Gerland two weeks ago.

Evra admits the tie is far from over, but believes the 'Old Trafford effect' will see the Reds through to the last eight.

"Playing at this stadium, the atmosphere is not the same as anywhere else on a European night. The fans really lift the team from the first minute until the final whistle," he told United Review.

"When I play at Old Trafford I feel I have more power, more energy in my legs, more character.

"It's strange, but teams can be scared when they come to here. We shouldn't underestimate the effect it can have.

"It's a big stadium, the pitch is wide, and we play with pace. Teams don't like that. It can be hard for them to cope. It's called the Theatre of Dreams - but that's only for United, not for any other team!"