Gunners blast

Retired Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes claims Sir Alex Ferguson would "not allow" the Old Trafford club to go six years without a trophy, as has happened at rivals Arsenal.

While the Gunners have maintained their reputation for playing attractive football, they have not lifted any silverware since their 2005 FA Cup win over the Red Devils.

And Scholes, who called time on his decorated career at the end of last season, insists United

boss Ferguson would not permit that to happen at his club.

"They just flatter to deceive," he said.

"They may play the prettiest football, but it doesn't always produce the results they need.

“It doesn't irritate me that people say they're the best footballing team. While they are doing that, we are winning games.”