I am sorry, but when it comes to having a go at Scholes, then the hatred for a team becomes irrational.
Apart from saying he could not tackle, you cant say much negative about Scholes.
He would have graced the midfield of most teams in Europe, and he would have probably got in the Barcelona team at its height.
Xavi says Scholes was the best midfielder of the last 20 years
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355726/Xavi-interview-Paul-Scholes-best-midfielder-20-years.html
And you say winning with "grace and style" but I can think of quite a few nasty moments with Arsenal players such as Keown, Viera, Adams and others, many against Man U, where Arsenal gave as good as they got.
I am also old enough to remember Peter Storey at Arsenal, and he came to Fulham (who I supported at the time) for his last season and he was one of the biggest thugs I have ever seen on a football pitch.
Your hatred of Man U could not be because they have won quite a lot in the last few years, whereas Arsenal have not won anything for 6 or 7 years could it?
p.s. Don't get me wrong I have a huge admiration for Arsenal, and Man U, so don't let "fan loyalty" blind you to the success of another club.
And I don't think Fergie could have "frightened" refs in Europe as they have seen plenty of tough managers, and you don't win Champions League finals by just scaring the ref.