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Scholes happy for Fellaini over Man Utd goal

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is happy for Marouane Fellaini over his goal in their draw with West Bromwich Albion.

Scholes wrote in the London Evening Standard: "I was pleased for Monday's first goalscorer Marouane Fellaini, whom I got to know a little working as one of Ryan's coaches at United last season.

"I think there is a good chance that he will start against Chelsea, not least because he looks like the man to take care of Cesc Fabregas if Louis van Gaal decides to assign that job.

"Fellaini is a good player. Is he an obvious choice to play in midfield for United? No. Would he be the first man you would look to as a second striker off Robin van Persie? No. But he is a great option for Van Gaal and he has hit some form. In the past, United have not been afraid to use a strong individual as a target to play off, there were times that we did it with Teddy Sheringham or Dwight Yorke."

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