Games: 156
Goals: 70
Assists: 56
Premier League trophies:
Player of the Month Awards:
Active: 1992-1997
Nationality: French
DOB: 24/05/1966
Position: Forward
Former Manchester United captain Eric Cantona was a catalyst for Manchester United’s dominance of the Premier League in the 1990s after his shock move from defending champions Leeds United early in the competition’s inaugural 1992/93 campaign.
Cantona helped United to end their 26-year title drought that year, and they were Premier League champions four times in five seasons at Old Trafford before his retirement in May 1997.
The Frenchman inspired his team with his approach and his skill that brought plenty of magic moments, such as his sublime lob versus Sunderland in December 1996.
Roy Keane was the fierce heartbeat of Manchester United’s midfield and their domination of the Premier League in the 1990s.
The tough-tackling Irishman joined from Nottingham Forest for a British-record fee in 1993 and was a leader in the United side, before becoming club captain in 1997.
His energy and fighting spirit inspired his team-mates to seven titles during his time at the club.
The Premier League 25 man shortlist for the Hall of Fame is in:
Tony Adams
Sergio Aguero
Sol Campbell
Petr Cech
Andrew Cole
Ashley Cole
Didier Drogba
Patrice Evra
Les Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand
Robbie Fowler
Vincent Kompany
100 - Peter Schmeichel was the first player to record 100 clean sheets in the premier-league, doing so in February 1998. Only two keepers (Petr Cech and Pepe Reina) have reached 100 shutouts in fewer appearances than the Dane (212). Great.