The Premier League is the most popular league in the world and has seen some of the best players of all time since its inception in 1992, but Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard once claimed there is only one Premier League 'GOAT'.
The right wing spot in a Premier League all time XI is firmly up for debate - Mohamed Salah has cemented himself as one of the greatest players in English football history after winning a second title with Liverpool.
Salah is now in the top ten goalscorers in top flight history and could potentially even surpass Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals in the division.
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However, many still believe the sheer talent of Cristiano Ronaldo takes the cake. Indeed, Sir Alex Ferguson once claimed the Portugal superstar is "up with the best" players he had coached, while Jose Mourinho even placed him in the same category as Diego Maradona and Pele.
"He is the best. The best in the world, yes. Probably the best. I saw Maradona a couple of times. I never saw Pele. But Cristiano is amazing.
"This man is the best. Cristiano is a goal machine. He is an incredible player. He is like Zidane; there will never be another Ronaldo."
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Indeed, Ronaldo won three league titles in England, one Golden Boot and two Player of the Season awards, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest two players in football history alongside Lionel Messi.
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When it comes to crowning the best of the best in England however, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard revealed one man stands above the rest.
Gerrard: Thierry Henry is the Premier League 'GOAT'
Speaking in an interview during his time as Aston Villa manager, Gerrard was fast and firm with his reponse when asked who the greatest of all time is - Arsenal and France forward Thierry Henry.
The former Anfield skipper picked Messi as the greatest in football history and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe as the next up for the crown, but had no hesitation when pointing to Henry as English football's best.
French international striker Thierry Henry smiles with manager Arsene Wenger
Gerrard was no stranger to Henry's talents, as the Frenchman scored nine times in 18 career appearances against Liverpool, including a brace in a famous 2-0 win at Highbury in the 2005/26 season, in which Gerrard accidentally set up the winner.
France legend Zinedine Zidane called his compatriot "technically the most gifted footballer ever to play the beautiful game", and his list of accomplishments is extremely impressive.
Thierry Henry Trophies Won Year
Monaco
Ligue 1 1996-97
Arsenal
Premier League 2001-02, 2003-04
FA Cup 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05
Barcelona
La Liga 2008-09, 2009-10
Copa del Rey 2008-09
UEFA Champions League 2008-09
UEFA Super Cup 2009
FIFA Club World Cup 2009
France
FIFA World Cup 1998
UEFA European Championship 2000
Since retiring from playing, Henry has coached at club level with Monaco and at international level as an assistant for Belgium. He also managed the French team at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, winning the silver medal as France were beaten in the final by Spain.