Yet again, he was another who swapped positions, from defensive midfield to centre-half, and the decision reaped instant rewards. The England captain was pushed up front at Northampton but again flopped in Uniteds 3-1 win over the Cobblers in the EFL Cup. rce rivals Tottenham that sealed the title for the “Invincibles in 2004 created his own legacy. Once the wheels start turning, they are near-impossible to stop. Modric, now deeply ensconced in the engine room of Real Madrid, was regarded as too small for the Prem when he arrived at Tottenham in 2008. It turned out to be the best performing season for Ben Arfa - scoring a whopping 17 league goals and five assists as he re-found his love for the game. News Group Newspapers Ltd6Can Leicester stifle Paul Pogba with no N'Golo KanteHistory shows big. ow to eight points could already spell the end of the title ambitions of each club. Other will say Bacary Sagna was the rightful heir to Dixons crown. And while there have of course being a number of signings that didn’t quite work out (think Ig.