Louis van Gaal says that finishing in the top four is more important than winning the FA Cup, but sees fans aroused by their cup run.

Van Gaal was speaking before Manchester United host Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, knowing that they must win to keep up their realistic hopes of Champions League qualification. United are four points behind Manchester City.

Van Gaal stressed that the league was United’s priority, but that the FA Cup run was a pleasant distraction and a way of making supporters happy.