Fergie considering van Nistelrooy start

Alex Ferguson will spend the next 48 hours weighing up one of the toughest decisions he has faced during 18 illustrious years as Manchester United manager.

After watching his FA Cup holders stroll past Everton to book their place in tomorrow’s sixth round draw, Ferguson’s thoughts immediately switched to Wednesday’s crucial Champions League showdown with AC Milan – and whether he should send Ruud van Nistelrooy straight into battle.