Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has revealed that Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is better than Declan Rice.

The former England International believes that the “brilliant” 25-year-old Italian is better than the Arsenal star. Rice has been exceptional for Arsenal since joining the club, and he has taken his game to another level with the north London outfit.

However, Scholes feels that the Italian is a superior player. Tonali has been a key player for Newcastle since joining the club, and there is no doubt that he is one of the best midfielders in the league right now. He has been crucial to Newcastle’s rise over the last 12 months.

Scholes said on The Overlap: “I think he’s better than Declan Rice!”.

“I think he’s better than Declan Rice!” 👀

Big praise from Scholsey for his current favourite Premier League midfielder! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zOxRBzdmNY

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