As the Premier League season enters a decisive stage, Manchester United have exceeded many expectations.
The Red Devils currently sit third in the table, although they missed the chance to move six points clear of Liverpool after conceding a late goal in defeat to Newcastle.
Since replacing Ruben Amorim, Michael Carrick has helped steady the club, with performances improving significantly in recent months.
Confidence has gradually returned around Old Trafford, and supporters now believe a Champions League place is within reach.
With a short 9-day pause in club football, however, attention has briefly shifted away from results on the pitch and toward comments made off it.
Former United midfielder Paul Scholes sparked debate online after sharing an Instagram post discussing the club’s situation.
While the details of the post quickly circulated on Twitter, it was another former teammate who responded most strongly.
According to Stake, Patrice Evra publicly hit back at Scholes, questioning the constant criticism aimed at the club.
Evra suggested that former players should be careful about judging from the outside, especially when they themselves have limited managerial experience.
He pointed to Gary Neville’s short spell in management with Valencia, using humour to solidify his point.
“When Neville was at Valencia, they asked him for paella,” Evra joked. “After three months, he gave them fish and chips.”
The Frenchman’s comments quickly went viral, with some fans questioning the role of former players in criticising the club.
Despite the noise off the pitch, Carrick’s focus remains firmly on maintaining United’s momentum in the final stretch of the season.
With a Champions League place within touching distance, the priority now is ensuring the team’s progress continues, regardless of the negativity surrounding it.
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