The veteran midfielder sat out the last game against Wigan but will return to face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 McLeish’s men at Old Trafford.
Scholes has been one of the most pivotal figures in this year’s title race despite not even featuring in the squad when things kicked-off in August.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 man was seemingly retired from the professional game and was coaching United youngsters before changing his mind and returning to the first team fold when Sir Alex called upon him.
Ferguson’s side were clearly devoid of a creative presence in the centre of the park and given that Manchester City were quickly gaining ground in the Premier League, the Scot called upon his faithful servant who replied with the right answer.
On came Scholes and United haven’t looked back since then. Besides the sensational draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 at Stamford Bridge, the Manchester giants have managed to win all matches, although they struggled without their main man on Wednesday night.
Against Wigan, the Red Devils were below par and subdued, failing to create opportunities, which eventually gave the visitors the initiative.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shaun-Maloney-c33274 sealed all three points for the Latics with his brilliant, curling shot and Fergie was left to rue a defeat in the most crucial part of the season.
With the gap now down to five points and a crunch game at the Etihad Stadium looming ever closer, it seems that the veteran tactician won’t be taking any chances this time around and has claimed that Scholes will start against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters, the manager said that the player had been rested in the mid-week game but will be raring to go against the Villans at home.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-c29347 has shown his influence since he came back but I did the right thing to rest him on Wednesday. He will be fresh on Sunday and he will play,” he said.
United need to grab a win this weekend if they are to consolidate their position at the top of the table, otherwise the title race will be blown wide open and it could spell trouble for them, as Manchester City have started showing their old form again.
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