United look to heap new worry on Villa fans
On form?
By Chris O'Brien
April 4 2015
Aston Villa's resurgence was stemmed prior to the international break, and Manchester United will be looking to pile further pressure on the FA Cup semi-finalists when the two teams meet on Saturday.
On paper, the Villains look too strong to get relegated and, in recent weeks, have shown glimpses of their potential.
Under the stewardship of new boss Tim Sherwood, the Midlands club thrashed Sunderland 4-0, and secured a double of victories - in league and Cup - over bitter local rivals West Bromwich Albion.
With the likes of Scott Sinclair, Gabriel Agbnonlahor, Christian Benteke, Fabian Delph, Charles N'Zogbia at their disposal, Villa should offer far more in attack - but, with only 19 goals to date, remain easily the Premier League's lowest scorers to date.
However, hopes or a surge up the table were curtailed with a recent home defeat to Swansea City, and Louis van Gaal's men will be hoping to add to the worry of Villa fans at Old Trafford.
United opened up a five-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool with the spectacular win at Anfield before the break, and will take another huge leap towards Europe's elite competition with three points against Sherwood's men.
Villa, meanwhile, will be worrying about a first relegation since 1987, should they succumb to another defeat. However, in truth, they should be comfortably strong enough to remain in the division.