Aston Villa v. Manchester United - Match Preview

Villa are on the verge of Europe after David O'Leary masterminded a great return to the top of the Premiership and are perusing a place in the U efa Cup next season.

The Villians are unbeaten in 9 games and a victory will seal 5th spot and a place in the Uefa Cup but The Red Devils haven't won a P remiership game since their 2-0 win over Charlton in mid-April.

Despite whatever happens tomorrow United will be guaranteed a spot in the Champions League qualifiers and the fee of £9.8 million for finishing 3rd.

Two goals from both Ruud van Nistelrooy and Diego Forlan saw off the Birmingham outfit at Old Trafford in early December but in last year's corresponding fixture, an early David B eckham goal sealed a very narrow win for United.

Skipper Roy Keane will defiantly miss the game with the FA Cup in the back of Sir Alex Ferguson's mind but apart from that, Fergie may well send out a close to full strength side. Young Player of the year Jonathan Spector may be rewarded with a place on the bench and even an appearance tomorrow.

Villa's captain Olof Mellberg, who only just penned a new deal at Villa Park, returns to the side after recovering from the flu.

Striking duo Darius Vassell and Juan Pablo Angel are both doubts after picking up knocks in last weekend's 1-1 draw at St. Mary's against Southampton. Two former United players Ronny Johnsen and Dion Dublin, who will leave Villa in the summer, are likely to feature.

The home side are 5/4 to claim victory but visitors United are 7/4 to end the season on a high. Leave your thoughts on the Message Board.