Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has angered many Chelsea supporters.

The ex-midfielder spoke about the quality of Manchester City star Phil Foden, comparing him to Frank Lampard.

Scholes intimated that Foden was a higher quality player than Lampard, who won the Premier League, Champions League, and countless other trophies with the Blues.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, Scholes said: "Look, he's a better footballer than Frank Lampard but Frank Lampard scored goals and won leagues for his club from midfield.

"You expect centre-forwards to do it. Haaland, you just expect his numbers, you expect Michael's [Owen] numbers when the team is doing well.

"But from a midfield point of view, you've really got to take the game by the scruff of the neck and say: 'Right, I'm going to get us back into this game, I'm going to win us leagues, I'm going to win us games.' I think Frank Lampard was like that and I think Phil Foden is starting to do that, goals-wise.

"Look, Phil Foden is a much better footballer than Frank Lampard was, don't get me wrong, but Frank won leagues for his team because of the contribution he made in midfield, in big games especially.

"And with Phil Foden I think we're seeing the same type of thing."

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Do Oilers need more from Connor McDavid to get to Stanley Cup Final?
All-Rookie teams show gems available all over draft
The NBA has not witnessed this much parity in 50 years
Knicks expected to be 'aggressive' in upgrading their roster
Drew Bledsoe offers advice for Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye
2024 AFC revenge games: Brothers, 'Stefon Diggs Bowl' to take center stage
2024 NFC revenge games: Which game should Cowboys, others have circled?
How All-Star Race victory could turn Joey Logano's season around
Xander Schauffele's triumph could open the floodgates for his career
Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring
Ranking the five best MLB free-agent signings of offseason
Veteran WR, former first-round pick announces NFL retirement
Oilers advance to West Final again after holding off Canucks in Game 7
Bengals star WR not expected to sign franchise tender before OTAs
Red Sox RHP diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow
Watch: Caitlin Clark shows off range with logo three, but Fever fall short
Former Dolphins receiving leader announces his retirement from NFL
Detroit Lions dominate PFF's top-25 players under 25
Hall of Famer, legendary Raiders offensive lineman dead at 86
Report: Cavs owner 'would never' trade Donovan Mitchell to this team