Is Scholes right about Carrick?

Analysis Man Utd boss Michael Carrick questioned by Paul Scholes after Newcastle defeat - but does he have a point? Paul Scholes questioned his former team-mate Michael Carrick's credentials for the Man Utd job after 10-man Newcastle inflicted his first defeat in charge - but does he have a point? Carrick has eight games left to answer scepticism after a dip in performances over the last four games Zinny Boswell @ZinnyBoswell Thursday 5 March 2026 15:46, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Newcastle and Manchester United The Michael Carrick chant Manchester United fans sing from the terraces might not hit quite the same after the defeat to 10-man Newcastle. Not for the reason you are thinking, though. "It's Carrick, you know. Hard to believe it's not Scholes." You may have seen United legend Paul Scholes' surprise jab at his former team-mate on social media in the aftermath of his first defeat in the job. "Michael has definitely got something special about him...because United have been c*** the last four games." It was a strange intervention from Scholes to say the least. This is a man he partnered in midfield for seven seasons. They were team-mates and played in more than 150 games together for club and country. Plus, Carrick had won six of the last seven games. Report & highlights: Newcastle 0-1 Man Utd Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone 📱 Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 Rather than analyse why this United legend turned podcaster might have decided to two-foot Carrick with the type of tackle he was famous for in his playing days, it is more worthwhile to dig into the point he raises, because it is not enitrely without merit. The defeat at Newcastle felt like it had been coming after the performances against West Ham, Everton and Crystal Palace. However, when Jacob Ramsey was sent off, awarded a second yellow for an apparent dive, it s...