Arrivals Not Expected! and The FA Cup

Sir Alex Ferguson today has said there is little chance of anybody arriving in the next. Having been linked with a number of players, Ferguson is apparently satisfied with his current crop of players at his disposal.

Rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Real Madrid have resurfaced, but come on. It's always the same rumors coming out during the transfer windows.

According to the Daily Express; Manchester United have placed a whooping £75 million value on the player. That will certainly put anybody off, wouldn't it. £75 million! Can u imagine Real Madrid spending that much on a player, I certainly don't believe this rumor. It just sounds so ridiculous and unrealistic!

FA Cup: Aston Villa - Man Utd

Today's FA Cup 3rd round sees ManUtd face off against Aston Villa.

Villa striker John Carew is an injury doubt, while Shaun Maloney is making a push for the first eleven after Luke Moore's blunders against Spurs.

Van der Saar seems set for a return whereas Rooney is in the squad following his recovery from a virus. Tevez is still a doubt with a bruised ankle.

I believe Man Utd have enough quality to see off Aston Villa today. The last time United were knocked out of 3rd Round was back in 1984 against Bournemouth.

Under Ferguson the team has won the FA Cup five times and in his 21 years at the helm he has not lost a 3rd round tie. United have got history in the cup competition as the most successful team. However they will have to guard against complacency, Villa will want some revenge after the 1-4 home defeat back in October. But certainly cannot see Aston Villa winning today.