Scholes back Sunday

Paul Scholes will be back for Sunday's clash between United and Aston Villa.

The midfielder is a cornerstone of the quest for a 20th title, since he was lacing up the spikes in January. It was not the defeat at Wigan on Wednesday, replaced in midfield byRyan Giggs alongside Michael Carrick.

"Scholesy was struck Wednesday. He demonstrated his influence since his return. Wedid the right thing by letting it blow Wednesday. He will play Sunday," said Sir Alex at his press conference before the match .

The manager did not want to bounce on the new episode of the war of nerves initiated by Manchester City, whose coach Roberto Mancini had said after his team's victoryagainst West Brom they could not fill the five points separated the Citizens of the Red Devils at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

"I think Roberto Mancini has probably picked the wrong time for this event. There are stillfive days. The Premier League is fascinating, but our experience will help us. We focus on Sunday's game."