The Galati coach is the former Romania midfielder who scored an equaliser when his country stunned England 3-2 at Euro 2000 to send their them out of the tournament at the group stage.
Victory for his charges against the English champions in their Group C encounter might be too much to hope for even if United's 6-1 thumping by Manchester City last month proved that Old Trafford is not a fortress.
"A draw would be a dream," Munteanu told a news conference on Tuesday. "Everyone is nervous but we hope nerves disappear 10 minutes before the game.
"That game [hammering by City] was an accident, it could happen to anyone. I'm not relying on that result, the potential Manchester United has is much bigger and I still have respect for Manchester United."
