Scholes says Maguire and Martinez block Man Utd title hopes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:20 · Archive

Paul Scholes says Manchester United cannot win the Premier League while centre-backs Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez remain at the club. The former England midfielder made his comments after United drew 1-1 with ten-man Tottenham on Saturday. Despite leading through Bryan Mbeumo and having a numerical advantage after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw, United conceded a stoppage-time header from Dominic Solanke.

Scholes highlighted Martinez's performance during that equaliser, saying the centre-back had been 'bullied' by Solanke in a physical duel. He claimed this was 'criminal' and 'beyond belief'. The Daily Mail reports that Scholes expressed concerns Man United's defence has been overlooked in recent recruitment, while Metro reports he believes an entire 'new back-four' will eventually need to be signed.

United's draw extended their winless run to four games. They are 12 to 13 points behind leaders Manchester City. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes doubted whether United's summer additions would strengthen the team, saying defensive reinforcements should have been a priority.

How it is being reported

• Man United will 'NEVER' win the Premier League with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez at centre-back, insists Paul ScholesScholes highlighted Lisandro Martinez's role in Tottenham's equalising goal in their 1-1 draw on Saturday by stressing that the centre-back had been 'bullied' by Solanke in a physical duel.Daily Mail Sport · 13 Oct, 17:07
• Paul Scholes says two players will stop Man Utd from ‘ever’ winning the Premier LeagueMan Utd legend and former England midfielder Paul Scholes (Picture: Getty) Paul Scholes says Manchester United will ‘never’ win the Premier League until they replace centre-back duo Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez . United’s poor start to the season continued on Saturday as Michael Carrick ’s…Metro · 13 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Paul Scholes · Manchester United · Harry Maguire · Lisandro Martinez · Tottenham · Dominic Solanke · Michael Carrick

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