'Not a big creator' - Declan Rice 'would suit playing right-back' regularly for Arsenal, says Paul Scholes

Gunners face defensive shortage

Arteta is grappling with a significant selection headache after Ben White sustained a knee injury during

Scholes makes Keane comparison

Discussing the positional shift on

Scholes added: "He played there loads because United had Bryan Robson and Paul Ince. Roy played there loads and was brilliant. Declan Rice looks like he would suit playing at right-back to me. He can play there. He’s not a big creator anyway."

Title race intensity peaks

Rice has been the driving force behind the Gunners' push for a first Premier League crown since 2004. Arsenal currently lead the table with 79 points from 36 matches, sitting five points clear of Manchester City, though Pep Guardiola's side hold a game in hand. The England international's adaptability is now essential as the north London club enters the final fortnight of a gruelling campaign where any slip-up could prove fatal.

Eyes on domestic and European double

Arsenal host Burnley on Monday