Dwight Yorke believes Aston Villa's trip to Manchester United is a test of their credentials.

Yorke played for both clubs during his career.

"Listen, I think Villa are in a much healthier position than United," Yorke told the Daily Mail.

"Nevertheless, going to Old Trafford is always a daunting task, no matter how bad United might be.

"The transformation under Unai Emery is massive. He's got them playing such a dynamic, exciting style. It's quite remarkable actually, a kind of a fairy tale story.

"The inconsistency of the top boys, City and Liverpool, give Villa an outside title chance. This is a unique opportunity for them to nick it.

"We expected this from Erik ten Hag too. He got off to a very good start, got to two finals and won one, and brought back Champions League football. He ticked all the boxes.

"You're thinking, we've got the guy who's going to take the club forward now. If anything, he has gone the other way.

"He spent money, he brought in his players. But the inconsistency, getting knocked out of Europe, must be devastating for them.

"When you look at the group with Galatasaray and Copenhagen, these are teams that United should blow past on one leg."