Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wary facing Aston Villa tonight.

A win for United would see them go level on points with leaders Liverpool with the half-way point of the season approaching.

But Solskjaer is taking nothing for granted against a team who have improved massively since they just avoided relegation last season.

He said: “They have been brilliant. I have to say Dean Smith has done a fantastic job.

“We played them pre-season and they beat us then in the one game we had before the league.

“We know all about how tough this is going to be.

“They've got individual players that are physically strong, defensively they have been one of the better teams in the league.

“When you beat Liverpool 7-2 it's not just defending. It's counter attack and quality players.

“That is maybe the game everyone will remember from this season."