MAN UNITED’S Class of 92 chose their ultimate Prem dream team — but were left squabbling over the inclusion of City stars.
Phil and Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt were tasked with choosing a starting XI from the Premier League era.
The Class of 92 were not allowed to select United players
Man United’s Class of 92 selected their Premier League dream teamCredit: Youtube – Super 6
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The Red Devils legends opted for a 4-3-3 formation, but there was division among the United men when it came to Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta.
Man City’s duo were selected in defence, with Scholes making the final decision over Zabaleta.
Wales manager Giggs said: “Picking a City player, what’s wrong with you?!”
Arsenal icon Tony Adams was wanted by Butt and Phil Neville but the duo were overruled for Kompany due to the Englishman’s similarities with John Terry, who was a “certainty” at centre-back.
Adams’ Gunners team-mate David Seaman ended up with the spot between the posts, but the group also considered Chelsea duo Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech.
Ashley Cole, who returned to English football yesterday with Derby, faced no competition for the left-back slot.
SILVA vs LAMPARD
The group were also unanimous for two of the three midfield positions, with Arsenal’s former midfielder Patrick Vieira and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard brought in.
Three-time Premier League winner David Silva had been selected, but Giggs insisted it “doesn’t look right leaving [Frank] Lampard out”.
The former Chelsea midfielder and now Blues boss completed the group’s three-man midfield.
In attack, the Prem’s all-time top-scorer Alan Shearer led the line with Thierry Henry to his left and Eden Hazard to the right.
In a late twist, the five former footballers were given the chance to select one United player.
Neville and Scholes were considered but the group went for Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in place of Hazard.
Red Devils legends weren’t allowed to pick United playersCredit: Youtube – Super 6
The group of five squabbled over including Man City starsCredit: Youtube – Super 6
Ryan Giggs joked: ‘Picking a City player, what’s wrong with you?’Credit: Youtube – Super 6
The group’s settled on an impressive starting XICredit: Youtube – Super 6
Patrick Vieira’s place in the team was a unanimous decisionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Giggs said it felt wrong not to include Chelsea icon Frank LampardCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Prem’s all-time top scorer Alan Shearer went straight in the attackCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sir Alex Ferguson is seen at Salford City for New Year’s Day football with Class of 92 legends
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
