The Magpies sit 12th in the Premier League and are level at 1-1 with Barcelona ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie next week. View 2 Images Paul Scholes is a big fan of Sandro Tonali (Image: YouTube/The Good, the Bad and the Football Podcast)‌HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Sandro Tonali the best midfielder in the Premier League? Asked on The Overlap who the best midfielder in the Premier League is, Scholes referenced Caicedo and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister before stating: "I love Sandro Tonali as well. Asked again if he was saying Tonali is the best midfielder in the league, Scholes added: "Yes, you're going to say Declan Rice but I think he's better than Rice.

Source: Daily Mirror March 13, 2026 10:19 UTC