Sporting Life: Martin O'Neill believes Wayne Rooney is in the best form of his career as he looks to his frugal Aston Villa defence to shut out the Manchester United star. Rooney has netted 21 times in the Barclays Premier League - his best tally for a season - and United have scored 61 goals to make them the division's leading scorers. But Villa have the best defensive record in the top flight - just 18 goals conceded in 24 games - and shut out the Red Devils in a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in December.

Sky Sports: Brad Friedel insists that points are more important than clean sheets.

Express & Star: Villa defender Luke Young admits the historic win at Old Trafford could work against them as Manchester United seek "revenge" for their December defeat.

Birmingham Mail: Golden glove contender Brad Friedel is more concerned with keeping Aston Villa's Premier League points total moving than keeping clean sheets.

Birmingham Mail: Luke Young has braced Villa to beware a Manchester United backlash tomorrow night following their historic victory at Old Trafford earlier this season.

Birmingham Mail: Former Aston Villa striker Peter Crouch has joined the Richard Dunne appreciation society by hailing him as one of the bargains of the season.