Villa’s annual trip to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ and usually this is a given three points for Man Ure, it was last season but of course Man Utd were very very lucky to get that win. This season we have seen a different Villa against the top clubs, one that has shown resilience and the ability to beat them home and away.

So with Man Utd’s injury issues (refuse to call it a crisis when 8 internationals played on Wednesday) it is clear we have a good chance of a decent result for the first time in years. I expect the team that started against Hull to start on Saturday night and I expect us to make chances especially on their right which looks vulnerable against pace.

We know what happens when we play against Man Utd. Rooney and in the past Ronaldo usually destroy us but with Ronaldo obviously gone I also expect our solid defence to play much better especially in the full back positions with no Ronaldo out there, Nani and Valencia are not of the same quality.

The referee will also play a vital part in this game, we know what happens up there with clear onside positions being given and very dodgy penalties galore. So if all things are even, if we get some luck you always need then we can win. The question is whether after years of failure in Trafford can we overcome the psychological barrier which is always with us it could be an historic away trip.