Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill expects Manchester United to field a full-strength team in Sunday's Carling Cup final.

O'Neill doesn't believe United will field the kids this time round.

He told the club's website: "I think they and Chelsea are standouts in the sense they want to go for everything. I know a couple of seasons ago Manchester United may have played a supposed younger side in this particular competition.

"That wasn't the case when the gauntlet was thrown down against Manchester City in the semi-final this season. I would expect the same again. Whatever side they put out, in Sir Alex's opinion, will be good enough to win the cup.

"But we are going to go out and try to win. The fans will come for the day out really, it will be great. But the team are going to try and win the game."