O'Neill: We Will Keep Our Attacking Approach Against Man United

Villa to maintain go-forward despite 26 year winless run at Old Trafford.

Dec 12, 2009 3:10:37 AM

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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has stated that his men will stick to their attacking approach against Manchester United on Saturday, despite a horrific record at Old Trafford.

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Villa have not only been unable to notch a win against the Red Devils in 27 attempts, but they are without a victory at Old Trafford since 1983.

Despite these poor records, O'Neill has held firm that his team tactics will remain as they are, as his men hope to break the voodoo currently against them.

Telling the The Guardian:  "We definitely have the ingredients and players to do well in the game and we will be going into it with plenty of confidence."

"I don't think we have ever tried to close a game down and maybe that sometimes plays into Manchester United's hands.

"I remember hearing [Cristiano] Ronaldo say he enjoyed playing against Villa because they try and play. But I don't want to stick a lot of men behind the ball.

The Irishman identified Wayne Rooney as United's key danger-man.

Concluding: "I think he said at the start with Ronaldo going he was prepared to take on more responsibility. He's absolutely brilliant. He's got to be in the top five in the world."

Omar Dabbagh, Goal.com

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