We’re seeing the real Manchester United again, says legend Scholes

Paul Scholes says his former club look like “the real Manchester United” again after an excellent run of recent results.

United swept aside Championship outfit Reading 4-0 in the third round of the FA Cup in Saturday’s early kick-off.

A Marcus Rashford brace and goals from Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial saw United ease into the fourth round at the expense of the Royals, managed by former United defender Jaap Stam.

The win was their eighth in a row in all competitions, and they have not lost since a 2-1 Europa League reverse at Fenerbahce.

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United are sixth in the Premier League, two points behind Arsenal in fifth and three behind  Manchester City, who occupy the fourth and final Champions League place.

The Red Devils’ next game is the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final against Hull City on Tuesday, before a crunch clash against second-placed Liverpool on January 15.

Despite a slow start, Jose Mourinho has returned United to winning ways, something that has reminded Scholes of the vintage winning mentality the team enjoyed under Sir Alex Ferguson.

“Manchester United over the last six weeks have looked the real Manchester United of old,” he said.

“They want to score goals, they’re playing with purpose, they’re creating chances all the time – and they’re difficult to play against.”