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title: "Manchester United: Supporters gush over Thierry Henry’s verdict on Paul Scholes"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-supporters-gush-over-thierry-henrys-verdict-on-paul-scholes/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-12-17T19:25:05Z"
modified: "2019-12-17T19:25:05Z"
---

# Manchester United: Supporters gush over Thierry Henry’s verdict on Paul Scholes

**An old Sky Sports clip of Premier League legends Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry debating who was the better player out of Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes has resurfaced ([via @utdxtra](https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1206640286471983105?s=20)) – with Manchester United supporters applauding Henry’s verdict on the matter.**

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When asked the question, the ex-Arsenal striker explained how he had to give the accolade to Scholes purely because he made United [‘tick’](https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1206640286471983105) – with a huge section of supporters in complete agreement.

The Englishman made just under 500 appearances for United in the Premier League, scoring 107 goals and assisting 54 others in midfield, [as per Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-scholes/profil/spieler/3397).

By comparison, Gerrard’s numbers exceed his compatriot’s – with the Liverpool legend netting [121 goals and assisting 70](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/steven-gerrard/profil/spieler/3109) in five more outings.

However, Henry insists that Scholes is the superior midfielder due to his more subtle contributions – marking himself out for mountains of praise from Red Devils supporters.

Here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> Henry just settled the debate, just like Kroos did. Zidane, Xavi, Iniesta all relevant football legends
>
> — Mr 1-5 (@MIKassim) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/MIKassim/status/1206641522260762624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The legend has spoken
>
> — Aditya (@thisisadityak) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/thisisadityak/status/1206641119875846146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> W
>
> — Utd Fortune 🔴 (@FortuneJr\_2003) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/FortuneJr_2003/status/1206640567586869250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> so gassed [pic.twitter.com/euaKkaBFdH](https://t.co/euaKkaBFdH)
>
> — SchRooVid (@roo\_vid) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/roo_vid/status/1206650428005457922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Henry has always been a closet United fan imo, love him to death
>
> — Reggie (@Reggie11776483) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/Reggie11776483/status/1206667448793141248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Most legends of the game rate Scholes above any other English midfielder but according to Gerardthings2005 and lamps4life on Twitter he’s an overrated tree hitting merchant
>
> — alex!💫 (@alexi\_99\_) [December 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/alexi_99_/status/1206700654040883208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)