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Topics: Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Declan Rice, Football, Premier League
Nasir Jabbar
Topics: Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Declan Rice, Football, Premier League
Roy Keane has had his say on the best Premier League midfielder and he's disagreed with Gary Neville and Paul Scholes in the process.
Neville and Scholes have weighed in on the best Premier League midfielder, with each Manchester United legend going with different players
Neville name-dropped Rodri, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch before opting for Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, who recently scored a stunning goal in his side's 2-1 win over Liverpool, while Scholes picked Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali.
On Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan for £55 million, Scholes explained: "I love Sandro Tonali as well.
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"He's been brilliant. Very good. I would probably choose Tonali at this point."
Asked if he was saying Tonali is the best midfielder in the league, he replied: "Yes, you're going to say Declan Rice but I think he's better than Rice. I really like Rice, don't get me wrong, I think he's got everything."
Keane, who is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation following his legendary spell at Man United, sided with another name when discussing the topic.
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He chose Arsenal man Rice, claiming he has a 'little bit extra' on Caicedo.
When pressed on who is the best Premier League midfielder, Keane said on Stick to Football: "Rice... every day of the week."
Explaining why, he added: "That package. He's got a little bit extra on all the other parts on Caicedo. I'd go with Rice."
Ian Wright and Jill Scott also agreed with Keane as they praised his set-piece prowess and work ethic.
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Rice came through West Ham United's youth academy and helped them win the Conference League during his time at the club.
He joined Arsenal for £100 million in the summer of 2023 and has since developed into one of the best midfielders not only in the Premier League but also the world.
The 26-year-old, an England regular, has made 113 appearances for the Gunners and skipped his national team in Thursday's international friendly against Wales.