Let's re-visit the spirit of 1957
Two goals from the legendary Peter McParland saw us beat the Red Devils that day and all Villa fans will be hoping that one of our modern day heroes can break the United curse.
So who will step forward? Could it be John Carew? The big Norwegian is a hero in his home land and has proved himself at the top level with Valencia, Lyon and Roma. He is a big presence whenever he plays. He knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League when in Spain so could he score another crucial goal?
The next threat is Gabby Agbonlahor. Some say he is the biggest prospect in English football. Forget Wayne Rooney, Gabby is the one in the top five of the Premier League scoring charts.
So who will step forward? Could it be John Carew? The big Norwegian is a hero in his home land and has proved himself at the top level with Valencia, Lyon and Roma. He is a big presence whenever he plays. He knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League when in Spain so could he score another crucial goal?
The next threat is Gabby Agbonlahor. Some say he is the biggest prospect in English football. Forget Wayne Rooney, Gabby is the one in the top five of the Premier League scoring charts.
Another to consider is commanding captain Gareth Barry, the best player in the England team since Steve McClaren introduced him. Who else was in that squad? Well Rooney and Ferdinand for a start and he over-shadowed both of those to earn a number of man of the match gongs.
And finally what about Nigel Reo-Coker? The midfield dynamo scored the winner against United just last season as the struggling West Ham completed an almost impossible task and won 1-0. It was Alan Curbishley's first game in charge and no-one expected the second best Claret and Blue side to triumph. But they did and so can we!
Believe Villa fans because magician Martin O'Neill will!
Believe Villa fans because magician Martin O'Neill will!