Michael Carrick responds to social media dig from Man United legend Paul Scholes

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13 Mar 2026 • 10:25 PM MYT
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  • Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, has dismissed social media criticism from former teammate Paul Scholes.
  • Scholes posted on Instagram after Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, stating the team had been “crap last four games”.
  • Scholes later clarified his comments to Carrick, assuring him they were not meant to be offensive.
  • Carrick shrugged off the remarks as 'nothing', attributing them to social media misinterpretation and stating he was not worried.
  • Carrick also believes Harry Maguire's consistent performances under his management have put the defender back in contention for an England recall.

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