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A win over Sheffield United likely saves Gerard Houllier for another week, but some of his personnel decisions raise more questions than they answer.

Will the third round proper bring Gerard Houllier some breathing room, or will the Aston Villa manager stumble once again? Will he follow in the footsteps of Roy Hodgson?

Whatever happens in the third round tie, pay attention to the way Villa set up against the Blades. If Gerard Houllier's methods are correct and it's yet another bit of bad luck that goes against the Villa, he should be given the benefit of the doubt.