Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is poised to make his comeback from a knee operation in the FA Cup tie against Tottenham on Sunday.Scholes, 33, could be named as substitute at Old Trafford after a three-month absence.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Paul starts training today at a competitive level. His rehabilitation has gone really well.

"It is just a question of how well he comes through the session but he could be on the bench."

Anderson is available again after missing the victory against Reading because of a domestic matter.

Gary Neville (ankle) and Louis Saha (knee) remain sidelined through injury for the fourth round match.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 2pm.

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