SCHOLES v MOURINHO: THE HISTORY

December 2017: After goalless draw with Southampton, Scholes said: “There was a real lack of urgency, lack of energy and a team taking too many touches on the ball, no movement.”

September 2016: After 3-1 defeat at Watford, Scholes said: “The quality on the ball was as poor as you’ve seen from a Man United team, that’s just the way it is at the minute. You’re not sure what you’re going to get.” November 2016: After United lose 2-1 to Fenerbahce in the Europa League,

Scholes said: “United are not capable of winning the league with this squad. I’ve been depressed for a couple of years now. There are three or four better teams in the Premier League.”