Paul Scholes calls Declan Rice challenge most annoying thing in football
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes criticized Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice for committing what he described as "the most annoying thing in the world" during Arsenal's 2-1 Premier League win over Chelsea in the London derby. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast with former teammate Nicky Butt, Scholes said Rice "leg[ged] up" Morgan Rogers while he was running, calling the action the most annoying offence in football. He questioned whether there had been prior tension between Rogers and Rice from the summer. The incident occurred in the closing stages of the match, though no disciplinary action was mentioned in the report. For fans of the Premier League, especially those following Arsenal, Chelsea, or Nigerian supporters who watch English football, the exchange highlights ongoing on-field rivalries that can affect player reputations and match dynamics. Such confrontations, while common in heated derbies, sometimes lead to retrospective reviews by the FA or influence how referees manage similar situations in future games. If you were a referee watching that challenge, would you have issued a yellow card, or do you think the FA should consider stricter sanctions for players who intentionally impede opponents in this manner?