Paul Scholes offers blunt response to daughter wearing Arsenal shirt

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes did not take kindly to his daughter's interruption when viewing the Red Devils' season opener against Arsenal.

The heavyweight clash and pick of the opening weekend's fixtures, was the first chance for United fans to see their revamped roster after a summer of big spending.

Scholes was among the legion of supporters who tuned into the action from Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. But at least some of the 50-year-old's joy was stolen by the sight of his daughter draped in an Arsenal jersey.

Alicia, 24, filmed her father's reaction as she wandered into the lounge in the opening minutes of the game. The hilarious social media clip shows the former midfielder bluntly telling his daughter to 'take it off'.

She in turn replied with a swift: 'No'.

Alicia is one of three children the United legend shares with his wife Claire Froggatt. They also share sons Arron, 25, and Aiden, 20.

Alicia, who plays for London Pulse in the Netball Super League and represents England at international level, got the bragging rights in the Scholes household after Gunners ran out 1-0 victors.

Riccardo Calafiori's 13th-minute header separated the two sides on an afternoon when the Red Devils deserved something from their efforts.

Scholes will no doubt have been happy to see the contributions of new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who both excited fans with their direct running and positive play.

Ruben Amorim's men travel to west London to take on Fulham in their next fixture before a second round League Cup clash against Grimsby at Blundell Park.