Newcastle United vs Manchester City looked to be the deadest of dead rubbers buried on a Friday night but the shock inclusion of Scott Carson in Pep Guardiola's starting line-up set social media ablaze.
The 35-year-old Carson has not played in the Premier League in over 10 years but tonight he was welcomed onto the pitch with a guard of honour as a Premier League Champion.
Prior to kick-off, Carson spoke to Sky Sports and his happiness and excitement was clear to see.
🗣 "I thought my Premier League days were over." 🤣
Scott Carson's reaction to making his Manchester City debut & his first Premier League appearance since 2011 pic.twitter.com/DDExTBdRxQ— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 14, 2021
"I'm over the moon to get a chance to play," Carson began.
"There was a chance I could have played last season but obviously Ederson was going for the golden glove.
"The goalkeeping coach told me yesterday and so I'm obviously delighted, I thought my Premier League days were over but thankfully I have never given up and I have got a chance tonight.
"Of course I was surprised but obviously since I've been here, I've just tried to work as hard as I can and be there if needed and thankfully the manager has obviously seen that and he's given me a game tonight."
Scott Carson looking sharp in the warm-up 🧤#NEWMCI pic.twitter.com/ZcGrdHX0hW
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 14, 2021
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