Anderson is at the start his career, Scholes is coming to the end of his. So at this moment in time, neither player is in his prime. But which is the better player in terms of value to the United midfield?
Scholes is a fine fulcrum in the middle of the park, clever, creative, rarely gives the ball away, scores a reasonable number of goals, but still can't tackle to save his life. Anderson on the other hand is skillful, prodigiously two-footed, plays it long or short off either foot, usually with one touch rather than the conventional two, is a good tackler but can't hit a barn-door with his shooting.
So who would you prefer in midfield if you could play only one of them? Hard as it is for me to say it, I would play Anderson ahead of Scholes basically because he has greater energy and speed getting about the pitch. There is a premium on speed and pace in the modern game.
