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“He’s there all night”: Paul Scholes names Michael Carrick as the best drinker at Man United

Paul Scholes has named Manchester United manager Michael Carrick as the former teammate most likely to be the last man standing on a night out.

By Red Billy · The Peoples Person

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Paul Scholes named Michael Carrick as his best former Manchester United teammate for a night out.
Scholes revealed Carrick was the best drinker and was routinely the last one standing.
Scholes and Carrick previously won multiple Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League together at Old Trafford.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has joked that current United manager Michael Carrick was the best teammate to accompany on a night out. Speaking to the goodbadfootball Instagram channel, Scholes named Carrick as the top drinker, noting that he would routinely stay out until the morning and be the last man standing.

Scholes noted that his answer might surprise fans familiar with Carrick's composed and quiet persona. The two previously enjoyed an illustrious period together at Old Trafford, winning multiple Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.

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