Steven Gerrard wrote his name into FA Cup folklore with his heroics in the 2006 final and expects Aston Villa players to follow his lead at Manchester United tonight.
With squads stretched to the limit by Covid-19 and the festive fixture list, many managers view the Cup as a chance to give their key men a breather.
However, as he prepared for a hot reception at Old Trafford, Gerrard made it clear he will take a different approach.
The former Liverpool captain produced one of the all-time great Cup final displays against West Ham 16 years ago, and was also part of the Liverpool side that lifted the trophy in 2001.