Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce admits they're already looking forward to facing Manchester United.

Bruce, who was a player under Sir Alex Ferguson, accepts it is the game everyone is talking about and it is his job to concentrate his squad's minds on the weekend.

"When Manchester United come to town it is always the big occasion for everyone, whether they are going to win the league or not," he said.

"It is always the game everyone wants to play in and be involved in and wants to see. It is always a special atmosphere.

"As we saw the other night against Arsenal (in the Champions League semi-final) they are one of the best teams, if not the best team, in the world not just Europe.

"Their bench the other night was jaw-dropping and the evolution of Manchester United, when you see the young players like Anderson, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher, it is quite incredible.

"It will be some occasion - but before that we have got West Brom, who are fighting for their lives."