Cissokho applauds United

16 April 2009 08:20
Porto left-back Aly Cissokho has told skysports.com of his admiration for UEFA Champions League quarter-final victors Manchester United. The Red Devils became the first English side to claim success at Estadio do Dragao after Cristiano Ronaldo's wonder goal handed them a 3-2 aggregate win. Cissokho has conceded the European champions deserved their triumph on the night and has wished them luck ahead of their semi-final meeting with Arsenal. He said: "I think we played against the best team in the world, alongside Barcelona. "They showed tonight why they are champions. To come here and win is a very difficult task. Future "We deserved something, we were confident of going through, but that is football. "We have to regroup and try to win our league this season. There is a lot to play for. Good luck to United." Cissokho's impressive displays this season have seen him linked with a move away from Porto, and he has conceded he would be open to playing in England's top flight in the future. The defender said: "I love the Premier League. It is the best league in the world, so to be linked with a move is fantastic. "I will wait until end of the season to see, but I would love to play in that league one day."

Source: SKY_Sports