Alex Ferguson has hit out at Arsene Wenger’s dissenting comments concerning Manchester United’s midfielder Paul Scholes.
The 35-year-old central midfielder has been in terrific form in the early part of the Premier League season but Wenger has stirred up a war of words with Ferguson by highlighting Scholes’ “dark side†on the field.
Instead of crediting Scholes for his current rich vein of form, the Arsenal manager chose to take issue with his reputation for mistimed tackles.
“I don’t know why Arsene Wenger said that,” said Ferguson.
“When you are asked your opinion about someone with the ability and performance level of Paul Scholes I don’t see why you should say that.
“It is very easy to look at the dark side of any player. I could say it about one of the Arsenal players in particular and everybody knows that but there is no need.
“Paul is not the best tackler but he has not injured anyone in his time here.
“You should focus on the strengths and abilities he shows and also the contribution he has made to English football over 18 years. It is phenomenal.”
