Source: Telegraph
Manchester United v Arsenal: Paul Scholes says focus is on Rome final
Manchester United v ArsenalKick-off: Wed Apr 29, 7.45pm, Old Trafford, ManchesterTV: Sky Sports 2, Sky Sports HD2Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live [LNB]The veteran midfielder, who missed out on United's European final in 1999 through suspension, insists he is still hungry for Champions League success despite featuring in the winning side last season. [LNB] Related ArticlesFabregas: Let's make historyNasri to take centre stageChampions League chumsWenger ready to take on world and winGameZone: United v ArsenalArsenal face daunting taskThe 34-year-old says he and his teammates are not bothered if the two legs fail to produce much of a "spectacle" because their only focus is reaching the May 27 final. [LNB]"We don't really care how good it is to watch or how much pretty football is played," he said, "as long as we get to Rome. [LNB]"We are looking forward to the challenge [but] I don't know how much of a spectacle it will be."[LNB]Scholes says the wounds of missing out in 1999 are still healing, and although he picked up a winners medal in Moscow last year, with one season remaining at United he wants a final Champions League honour. [LNB]After a marathon season, which has already seen United win two trophies, Scholes has no doubt his teammates can go the distance and win the eight games standing between them and the Premier League and Champions League trophies. [LNB]"Winning the Champions League last year didn't make up for 1999," he added, "it was just nice to win it. [LNB]"The win 10 years ago has gone, last year has gone, it doesn't make up for anything. it was just nice to win it - we want it again this year. [LNB]"We're hopeful we've turned the corner now. We had a dodgy run of two or three games and we hope that's over now."[LNB]Fresh from being named the PFA Player of the Year, Scholes' long-standing team mate Ryan Giggs, who will mark his 800th appearance for United should he feature against Arsenal, insists clubs honours and records take a back seat to such high profile game. [LNB]Making clear he has all the time in the world to reflect on his achievements at United, Giggs is confident of a positive result against Arsene Wenger's side. [LNB]"These are the games you want to be involved in," he said. "They don't come bigger than a Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford. I can't wait. [LNB]"But, I'm more interested in beating Arsenal than the 800th appearance. I'll be proud, but first and foremost hopefully I'll be celebrating with a good result."[LNB]
