Villa boosted their hopes of qualifying for the Europa League with Tuesday's 1-0 win over Fulham which leaves them fifth.
It was their 10th game without defeat and a fifth successive clean sheet and win at home.
Their incredible run has thrilled fans who believe they could even challenge United for the top four if they win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Spaniard Emery (above, giving a touchline pep talk) is enjoying the high stakes in the race for Europe after taking over in October with Villa flirting with the drop zone.
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