Scholes return on the cards

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Paul Scholes will feature for Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

 

Ferguson has defended his decision to rest the veteran midfielder for Wednesday's shock defeat at Wigan, which has allowed Manchester City back into the title race. Scholes' absence was only temporary, however, and he will face Villa this weekend as the Red Devils look to consolidate their five-point advantage. "Paul has shown his influence since he came back but I did the right thing to rest him on Wednesday," Ferguson said. "He will be fresh on Sunday and he will play."