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Man Utd legend Paul Scholes fumes at Arsenal star for playing in ‘insulting’ position in X-rated Instagram post


PAUL SCHOLES has fumed at Oleksandr Zinchenko in an X-rated Instagram post.

The Manchester United legend took aim at the Arsenal star during their trip to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Paul Scholes has launched an X-rated rant at Oleksandr ZinchenkoCredit: Getty
Scholes was unhappy to see Zinchenko stepping into the Arsenal midfieldCredit: TNT Sports

Scholes took exception to Zinchenko stepping into the Gunners’ midfield from left-back as he regularly does for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Several Premier League sides now utilise their full-backs further forward, with Zinchenko often joining the Arsenal midfield in possession.

During the match, Scholes wrote on Instagram: “A full-back coming into central midfield is an insult to a central midfield player…

“I think he/she should be told to get the f*** back out there… night.”

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Former United team-mate Phil Neville responded by commenting: “Us full-backs can play anywhere pal.”

Despite Scholes’ criticism, Zinchenko went on to grab an assist at the City Ground.

The Ukrainian international set up Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal’s opener before Bukayo Saka doubled the visitors’ lead.

Zinchenko has previously played as a winger earlier in his career as well as at left-back.

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Meanwhile, he is almost exclusively used as a central midfielder for his national team.

The 27-year-old has been a key man for his country since making his international debut as a teenager in 2015.

The Gunners kept their title charge on track thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.

Taiwo Awoniyi scored what turned out to be a consolation for the Forest.

Zinchenko set up Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal’s opening goalCredit: TNT Sports


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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