This archive report was first published on 12 September 2019.
On September 11, 2019, Paul Scholes made a memorable appearance at the Etihad Stadium during Vincent Kompany's testimonial match. The Premier League All-Stars XI, featuring Scholes, Dutch legend Robin van Persie, and ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, clashed with Man City legends in a thrilling encounter.
The match, which raised funds for Tackle4MCR, a charity founded by Kompany to help the homeless in Manchester, ended in a 2-2 draw. Robbie Keane and Van Persie scored for the visitors, while Martin Petrov and Benjamin were on target for Man City, with the latter scoring a late equaliser.
Scholes, 44, drew gasps from the crowd with a no-look sliced pass, leaving fans in awe of his exceptional skills. Some even suggested that he could still walk straight into Manchester United's midfield, sparking a debate among fans.
As fans took to social media to gush over Scholes' performance, one user posted: 'I'm not even joking when I say get Van Persie and Paul Scholes back at United. Scholes to boss the Midfield and show Pogba how it's done and Van Persie to show Rashford how to score goals.'
Another user noted: 'It's sad to think that players such as Michael Carrick (38), Paul Scholes (44), & Robin Van Persie (36) would all still get into the current Manchester United side.'
A third joked: 'Sleeping Paul Scholes is better than Lingard.'
