by Gooner » Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:54 am
The Experts' View
Who are the greatest entertainers in the Premiership? Arsenal? Manchester United? Or someone else? The experts give their views
Peter Reid (ex-Everton, Sky pundit)
It's difficult to split them. Thierry Henry is the special one at Arsenal and I could watch him all day, but in Rooney and Ronaldo United have magnificent talent. They can be more direct than Arsenal, who sometimes overplay.
Ron Harris (Ex-Chelsea)
It's got to be the Arsenal. There isn't much between them, but the youngsters at Arsenal are a bit special. When you look at some of the goals Arsenal have scored, they edge it over anybody else.
Neil Warnock (Sheffield United manager)
I simply can't split them. They both play fast, flowing football which is unbelievable at times. There are two individuals in each side I would pay to watch — Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas for Arsenal and Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United.
Gary Pallister (Ex Man Utd, BBC pundit)
I'd have to say United. It's not just Rooney and Ronaldo — you have Giggs in great form and Scholes playing so well. The overall package is great for young fans. It's how football should be played. Arsenal are pleasing on the eye, but United have always wanted to win in style.
Phil Thompson (Ex-Liverpool, Sky pundit)
Arsenal, without a doubt. Even Arsenal reserves! It is just wonderful stuff to watch. Everybody is comfortable on the ball. They treat the game like an art and you only see Wenger upset when his defenders play too many long balls. He should be commended for sticking to his style.
George Boateng (Middlesbrough)
United are playing really well, but I always enjoy watching Arsenal. They score goals when you're playing against them and you just have to say 'that's brilliant'. There's nothing you can do about it. It's perfect football.
Nigel Winterburn (Ex-Arsenal)
Arsenal, because of their style of play. They are the one side who move the ball from back to front with real ease.
Adrian Heath (Coventry caretaker boss)
Arsenal move the ball quicker than anybody else. They play football in the manner fans like to see. Neat five-yard passes, one-twos and they score great goals. They have the edge over United because they are more fluent.
John Aldridge (Ex-Liverpool)
You'd have to say Arsenal because they move the ball around at such speed. With a true finisher they'd be higher up the table.
ARSENAL..............7
MAN UTD.............2
