'Been saying it for years!' - Paul Scholes blasts recurring Manchester United problem after Galatasaray draw

Paul Scholes has slammed Manchester United's lack of leadership in difficult moments after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray on Wednesday.

United found themselves 2-0 and 3-1 up at different times in their penultimate Champions League group stage clash in Istanbul. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes had put Erik ten Hag's side two up with a pair of excellent finishes inside 18 minutes.

Hakim Ziyech then had a weak effort palmed into his own net by Andre Onana but when Scott McTominay scored United's third, breathing space was restored. However, Onana then let in another Ziyech free-kick and Muhammed Aktürkoğlu then levelled with 19 minutes to go.

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United twice seemed to have complete control of the game and had settled down a fervent crowd at Rams Park but allowed Galatasaray multiple routes back into the game. And Scholes highlighted a lack of discipline in the middle of the pitch as the major issue once again.

“I’m like a broken record, I feel like I've been saying it for years now but the lack of leadership,” Scholes told TNT Sports. “You think of the experience you have in the team - Lindelof at the back who plays for Sweden, Harry Maguire who has played for England.

“The centre of the pitch was wide open, people just running through all the time. When you're 2-0 up, Maguire, Lindelof, Scott and Amrabat, stay there and don't go anywhere. Similar to what Newcastle did last night.

“They were in a difficult situation but you’re always going to get chances with the pace they go. They will always get counter-attacking chances but just make sure you’re solid.

“It was