Pep Guardiola weighing into the two decades debate, admitted that former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes is his favourite
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has weighed into a never-ending debate of who is the best among three of the best English midfielders, settling for former Red Devils midfielder, Paul Scholes at the end of the day.
The debate as to who is the better midfielder among the English soccer legends, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard has lasted for two decades with fans split as to who is truly the best.
Scholes, Gerrard and Lampard, during their playing careers played for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea respectively, with each making their marks at their respective clubs.
The three ex-English midfielders while at these clubs, won almost everything in club football, although Gerrard could not win a Premier League title.
While fans are split on who is the greatest midfielder among the trio, they have not also been able to agree on which of the two, when played together, performed better for England.
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During the reign of Sven-Goran Eriksson as England’s manager, he received a lot of backlash for not being able to fit the three legends into the Three Lions squad.
Even after Manchester United star, Paul Scholes retired in 2004, England could exploit the combination of Gerrard and Lampard playing together.
Pep Guardiola who has managed some of the best midfielders in the world, delving into the age-long debate seems to have settled it.
Asked for his verdict on the famous topic, the former Spanish international and ex-Barcelona coach picked Scholes, according to MEN.
“All respect to Frank [Lampard], to Steven [Gerrard] but Paul Scholes is my favourite one.
“I love it. I think he had everything but the other two, come on, Frank and Steven Gerrard changed this. Paul Scholes is my favourite.”
Scholes played for United a total of 718 times, scoring 155 goals, Gerrard on the other hand, netted 185 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, while Lampard scored 211 goals for West London club, Chelsea.
