Paul Scholes proven right after making controversial claim during Newcastle vs Man Utd

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes made a controversial claim while watching the second half of his former side's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle - and has suggested a summer signing.

William Osula scored his first Premier League goal of the season to win the game in the 90th minute for Newcastle, producing a superb solo run inside before firing a left-footed effort beyond Senne Lammens.

The first two goals were scored during a chaotic end to the first half, which began with Newcastle's Jacob Ramsey being shown a second yellow card for simulation.

The Magpies then won a penalty for a foul on Anthony Gordon, which the Newcastle number 10 fired beyond Senne Lammens.

Then, in the ninth minute of additional time, Casemiro headed home to equalise for the visitors at St James' Park.

Despite their player advantage in the second half, United couldn't find the winning goal - and were punished by Osula's late moment of magic.

United have now suffered their first defeat under Carrick's reign, with Scholes sending an urgent message to his ex-team-mate that he may not like to hear.

Taking to Instagram prior to Newcastle's winner, Scholes wrote: "Michael has definitely got something special about him... cos United have been c**p last 4 games. Night."

He then added in the name of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, along with a loveheart emoji.

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Scholes will no doubt feel his comments have been vindicated by Newcastle's late win, with Eddie Howe's side securing a much-needed three points.

United, meanwhile, had to come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 over the weekend, with Maxence Lecroix sent off for the visitors when they were 1-0 ahead.

Carrick's side remain in third place in the Premier League after Aston Villa lost 4-1 at home to Chelsea, but the Blues themselves are now three points further back in fifth.

Liverpool are level on points with them in sixth, having suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to bottom-placed Wolves on Tuesday.