Scholes Backtracks on 'Worst Champions' Jibe as Ian Wright Defends Arsenal
Scholes recast his remark as a 'most boring' jibe following Ian Wright’s on-air challenge.
Overview
- Paul Scholes had claimed Arsenal would be the worst team to win the Premier League if they take the title this season.
- Ian Wright confronted him on the Stick to Football podcast by citing Manchester United’s 75-point 1996/97 title win.
- Scholes apologized and clarified that he meant Arsenal would be the “most boring” champions, not the worst.
- Wright dismissed the dig, saying he would “take boring and win,” and maintained confidence in Arsenal’s credentials.
- Media analyses referenced Opta projections and historical champions with low points or limited Team of the Year picks to dispute Scholes’ framing, after criticism that followed Arsenal’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United.