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Paul Scholes wants a Man City title that Manchester United didn’t earn

Paul Scholes wants to be "greedy" and take a title that Man City currently holds for the 2011/12 season. The issue is that Manchester United didn't earn that.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:15 PM
Paul Scholes wants a Man City title that Manchester United didn’t earn
Key Things to Know
  • Lee Vowell argues Manchester United did not earn the 2011/12 Premier League title that Paul Scholes wants awarded to them.
  • Paul Scholes posted on Instagram that he wants a medal if Manchester City are stripped of historical trophies.
  • Scholes disagreed with Wayne Rooney, who previously argued Manchester United should not receive the title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Lee Vowell argues that Paul Scholes and Manchester United do not deserve to be awarded Manchester City's 2011/12 Premier League title. The debate follows City being found guilty of financial fair play charges, prompting questions over whether past titles could be stripped. Scholes stated on Instagram that he wants the title medal, disagreeing with former teammate Wayne Rooney's view that United should not receive it.

Vowell contends that United failed to earn the title on the pitch, noting that City defeated them twice that season, including a 6-1 victory, before both teams finished level on 89 points. The writer asserts that United can only blame themselves for their results.

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