Newcastle 1997-2009, Man City 2009-present
- A model of consistency for Newcastle United, Shay Given was named in the Premier League Team of the Season for 2001/02 and 2005/06. The Irish stopper was twice picked for the PFA team of the season. Now playing for Manchester City, their new manager Roberto Mancini described him as one of the world's top five goalkeepers.
Tall, elegant, accomplished centre back, Rio Ferdinand has matured into one of the best defenders on the world stage. Ferdinand has played a major role in United's success of the millennium, winning four Premier League titles, two League Cups and the Champions League. The England international has also been named in the PFA team of the year for five seasons.
Chelsea 1998-present
Brave, fearless defender, John Terry puts his head in places where other players would be too scared to put their feet. The England star has skippered Chelsea to two Premier League titles, three FA Cup wins and two League Cup successes. He was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005 and the all-star squad for the 2006 World Cup.
Man Utd 1991-present
Even at the grand old age of 36, Ryan Giggs is still wowing Manchester United fans with his flair and superb goals. His 11 Premier League crowns, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions League wins makes him English football's most decorated player. Giggs has been named in the PFA Team of the Year on eight occasions and voted PFA Player of the Year in 2009. The midfielder is the only player to have scored in every Premier League season.
Man Utd 1993-2005
Adored by Manchester United fans for his aggressive and physical play, midfield hard man Roy Keane will go down in history as one of Manchester United's greatest captains. Keane helped United to seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and was named both Football Writers' and Player's Player of the year in 2000.
West Ham 1995-2001, Chelsea 2001-present
The England star's work-rate, excellent passing and unbelievable scoring record makes him one of the best all-round midfielders to have played in the Premier League. Won two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cups with Chelsea, also named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Arsenal 2000-2006
Robert Pires entertained Arsenal fans with his creative wing play and wonderful goals. He played an integral role in Arsenal's Premier League title success of 2002 and was part of the Gunners' "Invincibles" team that won the Premier League without losing a match in 2004. The Frenchman also claimed three FA Cups, helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final, scooped the Football Writers' Player of the Year in 2001/02 and placed in the PFA Team of the Year three times.
Cristiano Ronaldo struck fear into opposition defences with his lightning pace and fancy footwork. He was the creative force of United's Premier League title success of 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, the Champions League win in 2008, also helping them to the 2004 FA Cup and 2006 and 2009 League Cup triumphs. Among a clutch of personal awards, Ronaldo was voted Premier League Player of the Season in 2006/07 and 2007/08, also voted in the PFA Team of the Year four times and was FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008.
Man Utd 1994-present
One of Manchester United's greats, Paul Scholes has played a pivotal role in the Red Devils' glory over the past decade with his precision passing and eye for goal. He has nine Premier League winners' medals, three FA Cups, a League cup win and clinched the Champions League twice. The midfielder has also been named in the PFA Team of the Year for three campaigns.
An influential figure in Arsenal's engine room, Patrick Vieira would effortlessly stop an opponent in midfield with a crunching tackle before swiftly creating an Arsenal attack with an accurate pass forward. Vieira won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups as well as being named in the PFA Team of the Year six times overall. Now back in the Barclays Premier League with Manchester City.
Arsenal 1995-2006
Dennis Bergkamp's pin-point passing, vision and ability to score spectacular goals played a part of Arsenal's success at the start of the decade. Playing just behind the centre forward, the Dutch star had the creative licence to impact matches for the Gunners. He won the Premier League with Arsenal three times and has four FA Cup winners' medals.
West Ham 1999-2003, Charlton 2003-2004
The skillful, fiery Italian really sparkled for West Ham United making him a big hit with the Upton Park faithful. Paolo di Canio helped West Ham qualify for the UEFA Cup and scored one of the greatest Premier League goals of all-time with a sublime volley against Wimbledon in March 2000. Di Canio moved onto Charlton Athletic and played his part in their best-ever Premier League finish of seventh.
Chelsea 2004-present
The powerful centre forward continues to trouble defences with his physical presence and scoring prowess. His goals have helped Chelsea to two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cups with the Blues in pole position for another Premier League crown. The Ivory Coast international was the Premier League's top scorer in 2007 and also featured in the PFA Team of the Year.
Arsenal 1999-2007
When Arsenal manager brought in this young winger from Juventus, few would have predicted how much of an impact Thierry Henry would have on the Premier League stage. But switched up front, the pacey Frenchman became one of the most lethal strikers in the world. His goals enabled Arsenal to win two Premier League titles and two FA Cups. Henry was the Premier League's top scorer in 2001/02, 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06, voted the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year three times. He was named in the Team of the Year on six occasions.
Liverpool 1996-2004, Newcastle 2005-2009, Man Utd 2009-present
Now starring up front for Manchester United, Michael Owen will be aiming to add to his silverware collection won at his first club Liverpool. Owen was Liverpool's top goal scorer from 1997-2004 and helped the Reds win the FA Cup, League Cup twice, UEFA Cup plus UEFA Super Cup, claiming European Footballer of the Year in 2001. Injury hampered his career at Newcastle United but he still chipped in with vital goals and he has been an effective super sub for United this term.
Everton 2002-2004, Manchester United 2004-present
Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene as 16-year-old for Everton and his precocious talent caught the eye of Manchester United. The England international went on to win the Premier League three times, the Champions League and also the League Cup since moving to Old Trafford and has his sights on even more trophies.
Newcastle 1996-2006
Alan Shearer scored for fun in the Premier League, hitting the back of the net 260 times in 441 matches - more than any other Premier League player. His goals contributed to Newcastle's third place Premier League finish in 2003 and to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Man Utd 2001-2006
The Holland international's goals played a major part in Manchester United's success in the first half of the Noughties. He won Premier League, League Cup and FA Cup winners' medals and was the Premier League's top scorer in 2002/03. But the forward was particularly devastating in the Champions League, top scoring in 2001/02, 2002/03 and 2004/05.
Liverpool 1998-present
The driving midfielder has kept Liverpool tick over the years, the type of player that is never afraid to shirk a challenge while popping up on the big occasions to score crucial goals. Steven Gerrard has helped Liverpool to two FA Cup wins, two League Cups, a UEFA Cup and a Champions League win. Personally, the England player has won the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year award in 2008/09, the PFA Players' Player of the Year honour in 2005/06 and named in the PFA Team of the Year six times.
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