Aston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker expects a red-hot atmosphere against Manchester United on Sunday.

Dendoncker says Aston Villa fans will play a big part in Sunday's encounter against Manchester United.

He said: “I started against Brentford and that was my first start for Villa at home. We scored really fast and then the crowd got behind us and it was unbelievable.

“The atmosphere was really great, and they pushed us to the goals that followed after the first one.

“It's of massive importance to play at home on Sunday against Manchester United. They're a good team and a big club. We will definitely need them (the fans)."

Dendoncker knows Villa will have to be on their game to secure a positive result.

He said: “It's a good team with good players and a good manager as well.

"We will have to really be ready and well-organised in order to be able to create something for ourselves. It's a big game for us."