Top 10 strikers of the Premier League era

#4 Eric Cantona

None could challenge Eric Cantona's authority at United

Clubs: Manchester United, Leeds United

EPL Apps: 156

Goals: 70

Assists: 56

League titles: 4

Individual accolades: -

The rebel who became king, it's no secret that Eric Cantona's career was full of controversies but, they never seemed to affect him when he took to the football field. On the pitch, he was a treat to watch owing to his sublime finishes and the assists he created for his teammates.

Regardless of what he was - an imperious individual who flaunted arrogance at every step -seldom can any player boast of having an effect equal to Cantona's at Manchester United. Apart from his goals that proved to be the catalyst for United's upturn in fortune, the Frenchman had mastered another rare art.

Get on the wrong side of Eric Cantona and next, you see him thundering shots against your posts. The temperamental forward had learned the ability to channel the rage into his play. Kudos to Sir Alex for his efficient handling of Cantona. Thank God the Scot never unleashed his famous hair-dryer on the Frenchman!

Also, it wasn't just the importance of his goals. His dynamic presence had an overall positive effect at Carrington. Cantona would put in extra hours in training and the "Class of 92" emulated him, much to Ferguson's relish.

And the next we know, a revolution followed. Years later, another player at Old Trafford is having the same effect, while bearing a resemblance to the King. I will leave it you to guess who!