A brilliant wrap of a schizophrenic season by our columnist.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will not concern himself with criticism of his team from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes – a man with “zero” managerial experience.

Much to the derision, one suspects, of Manchester United’s current crop of flops, Paul Scholes transposed his uncompromising style of play into punditry for the derby last night.

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Michael Carrick is thankful for Paul Scholes’ presence alongside him at Manchester United – and it has nothing to do with the song in his honour.

On the day Alex Ferguson refuted speculation Paul Scholes had decided to quit and insisted Ryan Giggs could extend his career for two more years, the Manchester United manager said he expects Jonny Evans to be at Old Trafford for another 10.

Alex Ferguson still believes Paul Scholes has no equal as a Premier League midfield destroyer.

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Alex Ferguson counts himself lucky to have worked with Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs throughout their stellar careers.

Paul Scholes has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension that keeps the former England midfielder at Manchester United until the end of the 2012/13 season, the club have confirmed.

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Paul Scholes has returned to the Manchester United starting line-up for this afternoon’s Premier League encounter with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Paul Scholes will feature for Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

That was a quintessential Manchester United performance at Ewood Park.

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Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted he missed the game more than he ever imagined following his retirement last summer.

RIO FERDINAND is delighted two of his top five Premier League players are treading the boards on the biggest stage once more.

IT SAYS much about the current standing of Manchester United that their most significant “signing” of the January transfer window, if not their only one, will prove to be a 37-year-old who retired eight months ago to concentrate on coaching.

BOBBY CHARLTON has labelled the return of Manchester United “dinosaur” Paul Scholes as one of the best bits of news ever.

Bobby Charlton has labelled the return of Manchester United “dinosaur” Paul Scholes as one of the best bits of news ever.

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Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United have turned down a bid from Newcastle for youngster Ravel Morrison.

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson pulled off a psychological masterstroke by confirming Paul Scholes was coming out of retirement just before yesterday’s Manchester derby.

PAUL SCHOLES may have cost United a goal in the incident-packed Manchester derby, but team-mate Wayne Rooney has no doubt the return of the 37-year-old former England midfielder will hand a ‘psychological lift to his club.

Ryan Giggs wishes his old mate Paul Scholes had not quit in the summer - because he knows Manchester United will never find another like him.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims his club have “no real interest” in Wesley Sneijder and accepts there is no point worrying about who will replace the newly-retired Paul Scholes.

PAUL SCHOLES has rejected the theory there was any malice behind his infamous tackling technique.

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Eric Cantona is coming back to Old Trafford.

WAYNE ROONEY has lauded Paul Scholes as the best player he has ever played with as many of the game’s global greats lined up last night to salute the retiring legend.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has reiterated his stance that none of the club’s top players will be sold this summer.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect, the club have said.

THE most memorable scene of Saturday’s Manchester Cup semi-final occurred a few seconds after the final whistle amid the tussle sparked by Mario Balotelli’s gloating celebrations over by the Manchester United fans.

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Paul Scholes admits he does not know whether he will carry on playing next year.

Alex Ferguson expects to have Paul Scholes back training next week after ordering his veteran midfielder to rest a troublesome groin injury.

MANCHESTER United shrugged off the loss of star man Nani to claim a very impressive Champions League win over Bursaspor.

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Paul Scholes believes the naked hatred that exists between fans of Manchester United and Liverpool will ensure the rivalry between the north west clubs never dies.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson doubts whether Paul Scholes is interested in resurrecting his England career.

Darren Fletcher believes Paul Scholes is bringing a touch of NFL to the Premier League this season.

ALEX FERGUSON has revealed he talked midfield maestro Paul Scholes out of retiring.

Alex Ferguson has revealed he talked midfield maestro Paul Scholes out of retiring.