Greatest Premier League Manchester XI
The city of Manchester has become one of the biggest battle grounds in the Premier League. Ever since Manchester City were taken over by Abu Dhabi, they have become a force in the Premier League and are the rivals that Manchester United look to overcome on a regular basis. The city now has two top teams vying for honours and it always leads to scars between teams and players.
We look at the greatest Premier League XI based out from teams in Manchester, which really limits us to Manchester City and Manchester United.
Goal Keeper And Defence
Peter Schmeichel
The greatest goalkeeper from the Premier League era, Schmeichel was rock solid at the back for United. He was a leader as well and had many a great season for United. It might have hurt to see him play in the blue of Manchester City in the twilight of his career but he is a true legend of the game and most United fans look past that one slight transgression from the Danish goalkeeper.
Gary Neville
Now known for being a football pundit, Gary Neville could be the greatest right back ever to play in the Premier League. Part of the famed ‘Class of 92’, Neville wasn’t the greatest with the ball at his feet but his work ethic and dedication more than made up for that, plus his hatred of Liverpool probably fuelled him on to achieve more.
Rio Ferdinand
The most expensive defender early on when he was signed from Leeds United, Rio Ferdinand was an absolute rock in the heart of the Manchester United defence. He was a leader at the back and is still regarded as someone who redefined how a centre back plays in the modern day of Premier League football.
Vincent Kompany
This was a tough one to put in but Kompany has done more than enough to stake a claim in this team. He was always talented but was superb for Manchester City, especially during their title wins. A great defender and even better tactician, Kompany is the ideal centre back for most youngsters, always committed and giving it his all.
Dennis Irwin
A steal from Ferguson, Irwin was brought for a paltry sum of £600,000, Irwin became a mainstay for the United team over the years. He was great in defence but was equally good doing the attacking work and also had a great free-kick in him.
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