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. Puel allowed the temperamental talent the love and trust he needed to play with freedom across the pitch, and not restrict him to a designated are of the pitch. The result was a host of classic encounters with talking points aplenty. The 26-year-old joined the club from Leeds United in 2007 and has made 126 appearances so far. News Group Newspapers Ltd22Great fanfare greeted Mesut Ozil's move to Arsenal from Real Madrid . The drama wasnt over as United were awarded a stoppage time penalty following Keowns foul on Diego Forlan. mages5Patrick Van Aanolt was pulled out of Sunderland’s starting XI just minutes before Sunday’s game at Spurs due to medical adviceSky Sports5Patrick van Aanholt was left stumped when he was told by Jason Denayer he was being pulled out of the Sunderland side to face TottenhamThe Dutch defender made the headlines on Sunday when he was pulled out of the Black Cats starting line-up at White Hart Lane. And now Southampton manager Claude Puel looks set to offer his former star a career back in England. Rooney, 30, has scored just one goal in seven appearances for United this season and has faced the brunt of fans’ frustrations last week. Related articlesFIVE THINGS WE LEARNTSurely it's the end of the road for Wayne Rooney and time .