Manchester United and David Moyes were dealt another blow when captain Nemanja Vidic confirmed he will leave the Old Trafford club at the end of the season, as per BBC Sport.
Since joining from Spartak Moscow in 2006, Vidic has logged his entry in the catalogue of great United centre-backs, leading the club to five league titles, three League Cups and a Champions League title in seven years.
But where does the Serbian fit into the context of the greatest centre-backs to have ever played in the English top flight? Here is the top five in the history of the Premier League.
Graham Ruthven 