Dave Woodhall on Villa’s annual defeat at home to Manchester United.

As it’s nearly Christmas I’d like to be as cheerful as possible. So after enduring a grey, dismal afternoon of gloryhunters, daytrippers, tourists and half-and-half scarves followed by a performance when Manchester United didn’t have to get out of second gear to go home with their usual three points at Villa Park I’ve finally thought of something positive to say about Sunday…

At least it’s over for another season.