Aston Villa legend Peter McParland believes they can beat Arsenal in today's FA Cup final.

McParland, Villa's match-winner the last time they won the competition in 1957, will be at Wembley to watch the claret and blues take on Arsenal tomorrow.

He told the Express & Star: "They need to go out there and get at Arsenal, don't give them any room. If you give them room to play, they will, they have to get close to them and make like tough.

"Since Tim Sherwood has arrived they have been positive and that is the right sort of mood. Don't fear the opposition, show them how good you are."

McParland believes Villa will relish the underdogs tag, adding: "They'll have been hearing all week how they're going to get beat. That kind of thing can spur you on."