How Man Utd should line up against Arsenal according to Paul Scholes with Cristiano Ronaldo back in starting XI
PAUL SCHOLES believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Manchester United's starting XI on Thursday.
The Red Devils take on Arsenal at Old Trafford, buoyed by the appointment of new interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
The German may not be in the dugout just yet, however, as he gets his visa sorted.
But whether or not he gets to officially take charge, Scholes is expecting changes from yesterday's 1-1 draw at Chelsea.
The 47-year-old told Premier League Productions: "[I’d] play a centre forward for a start.
"Cristiano will play. The two wide players [Sancho and Rashford] will probably play.
"Possibly play two midfield players instead of three of them, be more attacking."
The Gunners currently sit five points and three places above the Red Devils in the Premier League table.
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United caretaker boss Michael Carrick opted to field Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic against Chelsea.
But he may opt to take a more adventurous approach against the Gunners.
Scholes added: "Arsenal are nowhere near the quality of Chelsea, nowhere near Liverpool, Manchester City."
Ronaldo, 36, was benched by Carrick at the weekend.
But the forward could be set to return to the starting XI this time around, having scored ten goals in 15 appearances this term.
The Portuguese has also achieved good things off the pitch in recent days - agreeing to donate two signed jerseys to singer Pink after the American was asked by two under-privileged kids that she sponsors.
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