Soccer

Ferguson to recall Jones and Scholes as United prepare for busy weekend

Leaders aim to maintain 15-point lead in Premier League before facing Chelsea in FA Cup

Phil Jones: may return to action for Manchester United.
Phil Jones: may return to action for Manchester United.
Jamie Jackson
Thu Mar 28 2013 - 22:33


Alex Ferguson should have Phil Jones available for selection as Manchester United prepare to play two games in three days over the weekend. United are at Sunderland tomorrow when they hope to maintain their 15-point lead in the Premier League, then in west London for Monday's FA Cup quarter-final replay against Chelsea.

The Scot will also be able to call on Paul Scholes, who has recovered from a knee injury.

Jones has been out since damaging ankle ligaments in the 2-1 FA Cup win over Reading on February 18th. Before the international break and United's last match, a 1-0 league win also over Reading, Ferguson said of him: "Phil Jones should start training next week. He is coming on."
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