Scholes reveals surprise pick for Prem's best midfielder over Rice and Caicedo

PAUL SCHOLES has revealed his surprise pick for the Premier League’s best midfielder after snubbing Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice.

Chelsea star Caicedo has been in sublime form this season, netting his third goal of the campaign in Saturday’s win against Liverpool.

5 Paul Scholes has revealed his pick for the Prem's best midfielder Credit: Getty

5 He snubbed Moises Caicedo despite the Chelsea star's sublime form Credit: Getty

The £115million man took the roof off the net with a scorcher from distance.

And many pundits, including Scholes’ ex- Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville, have since hailed him as the best midfielder in England.

As for Rice, he too is regarded as one of the business’ finest.

The England star has one goal and three assists for Arsenal , who sit top of the Premier League after seven games.

And like Caicedo, Rice continues to be hailed by fans and pundits alike.

However, Scholes doesn’t believe that either man deserves the mantle of the Prem’s No1.

The former playmaker feels Caicedo is a strong defensive unit, but lacks the ability to really make things happen in advanced positions.

As for Rice, Scholes believes he is too focused on the technical side and can be guilty of overplaying.

Instead, Scholes reckons that Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali is the best midfielder in the top flight.

The Italian is yet to score in the league this term but does have an assist to his name.

5 Scholes also turned his back on Arsenal's Declan Rice Credit: Getty

5 He instead plumped for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali Credit: Getty

He has featured in all of Toon’s games so far and has certainly brought more balance to Eddie Howe’s side since returning from a betting ban.

Scholes also pointed to Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and reckons the Reds’ woes are in large down to his rocky form.

Scholes told The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet : "(Best in the league?) That is tough.

“I still don’t class Moises Caicedo as an all-round midfield player. I know he scored a great goal and was brilliant the other day.

“I got some stick last year having a go at him and I almost thought about taking that back because he was brilliant in the Club World Cup.

“I just prefer the controlling type of midfield players who play with a bit more style and can score goals a bit more often.

“It was a brilliant goal but you would not be surprised if he did not do that again for another 18 months.

“He is one of the best at what he does, which is breaking up the play. He is brilliant at that, but I prefer the other types.

“I love Sandro Tonali as well, he’s been brilliant, very good. I would probably choose Tonali at this point.

“Alexis Mac Allister was absolutely brilliant last season, he controlled a lot of games and I think Liverpool are missing that at the moment.

“I really like Rice, don’t get me wrong, I think he’s got everything. But sometimes he takes a few too many touches of the ball and tries to look a bit more stylish than necessary.”

5 Scholes also had high praise for Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister Credit: Getty