Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White says Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney inspired him to pursue a career in football.
21.09.2023 - 12:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A third consecutive defeat for Manchester United came at Bayern Munich on Wednesday and Paul Scholes' claim that they are nothing more than a cup team should concern supporters.
Despite the 4-3 scoreline suggesting a close game, United were well beaten in their opening Champions League group stage game at the Allianz Arena. Erik ten Hag's side started well but conceded twice in four minutes, Andre Onana allowing a weak Leroy Sane shot in before Serge Gnabry double the home side's lead shortly after.
Rasmus Hojlund pulled one back after half-time but a penalty allowed Harry Kane to renew a two-goal lead minutes later. Casemiro scored twice in a chaotic final few minutes, however they came either side of Mathys Tel's clinical effort.
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"They have had spells in every game they have lost this season where they have done okay, but that is not good enough," Scholes told TNT Sports after the defeat. "There is a softness and weakness there and once they concede one, you need to say come on, the next five minutes let’s stay in the game and before you know it, they score another goal.
"I think this is almost going to be an identical season to last year - they are a cup team. They could possibly win the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup, they are just not at this level yet. I think the summer has hindered them getting where that next level is and we saw tonight that they are below this level."
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