A lot of clubs wanted him, there were rumours that other clubs would get him. His manager went on to describe him as the best right-back in the Premier League as he made over 200 appearances before joining Manchester City. The French striker was signed from Juventus for £11million in 1999, originally seen as a winger thanks to his blistering pace. 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. And Arsenal wrapped up the title at the home of the fierce rivals. Dangote also said at the time that he would sack boss Arsene Wenger if he owned the Gunners. Can't see how Phil Neville thinks #Rooney has done ok. Rooney had given United the lead before Robin van Perise rifled an equaliser into the roof of the net. After what seemed like an eternity, Van Nistelrooy coolly rolled the ball into the bottom corner to cue wild and — as Wenger would later claim — over the top, jubilant scenes. 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.