FR: Cristiano Ronaldo
He may have found his very best form since leaving United for Real Madrid, but it all started at Old Trafford for Cristiano Ronaldo, and he is undoubtedly one of their best players of recent years.
FL: George Best
Another all-time great still fondly remembered by United fans, George Best makes it into Mata’s dream XI.
FC: Eric Cantona
A charismatic and skillful forward who changed things forever when he moved to United, Eric Cantona would make most fans’ dream XIs and is also picked up front by Mata, ahead of current team-mate Wayne Rooney.