Manchester United's best Premier League XI: Ronaldo, Rooney & top players of modern era

The Red Devils have won more titles than any other club since England's top flight was revamped in 1992, so who makes their dream team?

GettyGK: Peter Schmeichel

The goalkeeper is a tough call, with solid arguments to be made for the three mainstays of the Premier League era (Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar and David de Gea) but the great Dane edges it.

Key to the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s early years, Schmeichel left on a high having helped the club land the Treble in 1999.

His acrobatics, commanding personality, presence and clean sheet record led to him becoming a club icon.

AdvertisementGettyRB: Gary Neville

A club hero who endeared himself to the Old Trafford faithful for his antics off the ball, namely winding up Liverpool and Manchester City supporters with his over exuberant celebrations.

Neville, though, was also an excellent and remarkably consistent defender. Over 600 appearances and nearly 20 years, he was a passionate leader for United, who struggled to replace the right-back when he left in 2011.

He won it all during his time at Old Trafford and led by example with consistent, determined performances.

Getty ImagesCB: Rio Ferdinand

The next two selections come as a pair because, as a duo, Ferdinand and Vidic were formidable.

The fact that United haven't had such a consistent and solid pairing since their respective departures says it all.

Expectations were high when Ferdinand arrived as the most expensive British footballer of all time but showed he was worth every penny during his 12 years at the club.

Indeed, he left having won six Premier League titles and one Champions League, in 2008.

GettyCB: Nemanja Vidic

Ferdinand had already established himself at Old Trafford before Vidic joined him in 2006 but the pair became one of the best centre-back partnerships in Premier League history, never mind just at United.

The Serb played 211 times in the league and was recognised for his leadership qualities when he was given the captain’s armband.

His passion and fiery behaviour endeared him to United supporters and he established himself as a fan favourite before he left, along with Ferdinand, in 2014.