Moyes pleased by five * United, but knob is magnet even improve days are to coming
David Moyes claimed the best is yet to come from his Manchester United team after seeing them rack up their biggest away winning margin in the European Cup for more than 50 years.United's 5-0 demolition of the much-fancied Bayer Leverkusen qualified Moyes' team for the knock-out phase of the Champions League with a game to spare and was their most comprehensive away win in the various guises of the competition since a 6-0 drubbing of Shamrock Rovers in 1957.
Moyes, though, is not satisfied and warned his team's Barclays Premier League rivals that United will keep on improving throughout the winter.
Positive feeling: David Moyes has said that even better days are to come for United
The United boss said: 'It is one of my best days as Manchester United manager but the best days are still to come, there will be better days.
'We won well, we played well, with some outstanding performances. To come to Germany and win 5-0, where they have a great record here in Leverkusen, puts the result in perspective.
'This is the best performance for me so far because we have scored five goals. But I want this to be a regular thing, not just now and again.'
Ryan Giggs marked the week of his 40th birthday with an impressive 90 minute performance, setting up United's fifth goal with a superb ball for Portuguese winger Nani.
Delight: Antonio Valencia celebrates putting United ahead in the first half
It was Wayne Rooney who grabbed the limelight once again, though, as the 28-year-old set up his team's first four goals - two in each half - before being substituted.
Moyes - who has picked Rooney for every Premier League and Champions League game for which he has been fit this season - added: 'He doesn't need a rest just now but I'll be watching for any signs I think he does.
'If the opportunity comes I'll make sure I keep him as fresh as I can but everyone knows he's one of those who's better playing.'
Still going strong: Ryan Giggs had another wonderful match despite approaching his 40th birthday
Asked about Giggs, Moyes hinted the Welshman could yet play on next season.
'Some people have mentioned his age but you can't mention anything about his footballing ability,' he said.
'He's an unbelievable footballer and is even getting better. He'll tell us when he thinks he's had enough." Leverkusen manager Sami Hyypia was categorical when he looked back on the night.
'We were taught a lesson,' said the former Liverpool defender.
Poor: Leverkusen manager and former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia said his side were taught a lesson
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