Stoke City boss Tony Pulis isn't surprised to see Manchester United recover from their shaky season start.

United lost two of their key players in the summer with Cristiano Ronaldo joining Real Madrid and Carlos Tevez opting to switch to Manchester City.

However, Pulis believes the longevity of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes is a double boost for manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Pulis said: "Clubs do not get over losing players like Ronaldo and Tevez quickly. It is very difficult whether you are Manchester United or Stoke to lose a player who has been scoring so freely and creating goals for his team-mates.

"The greatest thing for Alex is how well players like Scholes and Giggs are doing. It is pretty amazing they are not just still going but going strong as well.

"It is amazing. When Giggs finishes playing he will be seen as one of the greats of the game, I am sure."