Paul Scholes has criticized Michael Carrick after Manchester United’s 2–1 loss to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
United struggled at St James’ Park, even after Newcastle had a player sent off, raising questions about Carrick’s management after a string of recent successes.
Shortly after the match, Scholes shared a blunt message on social media, which quickly attracted attention.
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The pundit posted a controversial message on his Instagram story post-match, poking fun at United’s recent form under Carrick.
He stated: “Michael has definitely got something special about him… because Utd have been c— last 4 games… night (kiss emoji).”
The post quickly gained traction online, catching some fans off guard as they saw the former player openly criticize the club and a former teammate.
Scholes has been straightforward in his views on the club since his retirement, but this comment followed a frustrating defeat that left many supporters upset.
Manchester United falls to 10-man Newcastle in disappointing loss
The match was particularly tough for United, who couldn’t capitalize on Newcastle losing a player just before halftime.
Newcastle scored first through Anthony Gordon, while Casemiro managed to equalize for United. Despite having a player advantage later, United struggled to gain control of the match.
In the end, Newcastle secured a late winner from Will Osula, taking the match 2–1.
This loss meant Carrick ended his unbeaten streak as interim head coach.
With rising pressure, United will need to bounce back quickly in their next Premier League match against Aston Villa.