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'Man Utd can't stop Messi but can beat Barcelona' - Yorke believes 'world's best' can be toppled

The former striker admits trying to contain an Argentine forward is pointless, with collective strength set to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side through

Manchester United cannot stop “world’s best” Lionel Messi, admits Dwight Yorke, but he believes Barcelona can be beaten if the Red Devils play to their collective potential in the Champions League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are preparing to take on the Spanish heavyweights at the quarter-final stage of this season’s competition.

Messi and Barca are due at Old Trafford on Wednesday for the first leg of an eagerly-anticipated European encounter.