Aston Villa will take on Manchester United in the FA Cup third round after the draw took place on Monday evening.
And a number of Villa fans have been giving their thoughts to the news on social media.
Villa have already won at Old Trafford this season in the Premier League, with Kortney Hause’s late header proving the difference between the two sides. Steven Gerrard will now get his first experience as a manager at Old Trafford, with the tie set to take place between January 7-10.
Villa have six Premier League fixtures before the cup clash, with the two sides meeting in the third round for the fifth time in the 21st century. Interestingly, United will then make the return trip to Villa Park the week after in the Premier League.
Villa fans react
Villa shared the news regarding the draw on their official Twitter page. This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply, with one labelling it as a ‘dream’ draw.
“Here we go!!!”
“A dream”
“The one trophy I am desperate for us to win. Maybe this season?”
“Wow what a shocker!!”
“SIUUUUUU”
“RUN IT BACKKKKK”
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