Chelsea FC v Man Utd - Lampard returns, Scholes to miss out

Manchester United will be without Paul Scholes for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea

Frank Lampard(credit: Ryu Voelkel)

Scholes, 36, is set to miss United's Christmas fixtures and is unlikely to return until January as a groin injury looks set to leave him on the sidelines for the next few weeks.
Ahead of Sunday's game, Chelsea have been boosted by the return to fitness of midfielder Frank Lampard, who is set to make his first start in almost four months.
The England midfielder came through a 60-minute practice match on Thursday and Carlo Ancelotti could name him in his starting line-up on Sunday afternoon.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is keen for his side to improve on their poor recent at Stamford Bridge this weekend.
United last won this fixture in 2002 and ahead of the game he said: "I'm going into the game with a strong, confident squad. You want to go there in good form and we are in good form.
"They are a tough team to beat on their own ground - their home record tells you that.
"Our record down there has been poor over the last eight years. We've managed a few draws, but we've lost a few too."