Time for United to get back in title charge

United will be trying to overcome their recent drop in form when they take on Aston Villa on Sunday . It will not be easy for United , as they miss three match winners through suspension in Rooney , Scholes and Vidic . Berbatov is also ruled out due to injury he sustained against Fullham .

Three weeks back United were top of the table with a seven point lead . Now by the time they play Astonvilla they will probably be second with 2 games in hand . It is unbelievable how United played last 2 games . Sir Alex's selection has all gone wrong and 3 united players got red cards . It is time for Fergie to make selections based on display on the ground . The player United missing will be Rooney . He is currently on top form for England . It is time for Ronaldo to stand on his feet .

Rio Ferdinand should be passed fit despite being withdrawn late on in England's 2-1 win over Ukraine in midweek with a back complaint.Fellow defender Gary Neville has proved his fitness ahead of the clash after coming through a reserve game unscathed earlier in the week.Wes Brown (foot), Rafael (ankle) and Owen Hargreaves (knee) remain sidelined.

Martin O'Neill's men will look to put a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool behind them and revitalise their quest for the fourth and final Champions League spot.Striker Emile Heskey will miss out for Villa with the hamstring injury that forced him off for England against Slovakia last week.