We need to bounce back - Scholes on the bench!!

Let's face it, we are facing an uphill struggle today. With all the injuries, playing away, and the poor form of most players, a third successive defeat is a concrete possibility. I am just hoping that we react the same way we did over the years in the face of adversity and pull off a result. It would do wonders for our morale, no doubt!

Lidegaard keeps his place, Smalling returns and the dodgy Ferdinand - Jones pairing at the centre of defence is given the nod. Valencia return on the wing and Nani is on the other side. Carrick and Giggs in the middle makes me edgy, to say the least. Welbeck and Rooney should trouble the City defence, but only if they are on form. The big news, of course, is Scholes brought out of retirement to help our ailing midfield.

Lindegaard
Smalling Jones Ferdinand Evra
Valencia Carrick Giggs Nani
Welbeck Rooney

Subs: De Gea, Rafael, Evans, Anderson, Park, Chicharito, Scholes.

GO ON REDS!!!