Best Premier League players: Ronaldo to Henry to Gerrard and more #PLmoments
Thursday 30 July 2015 21:45, UK
Sky Sports is taking a look back at five of the greatest players to grace the Premier League as we celebrate 23 years as the home of the most exciting league in the world.
These five Premier League icons have conjured brilliant memories at the crucial times, but do you think one of them has produced the finest Premier League moment of all-time?
See all 160 moments as selected by our panel of experts at www.skysports.com/plmoments and then share to vote for your favourite.
Vote: Steven Gerrard #PLmoments
The ultimate prize of a Premier League winners' medal may have eluded him, but Steven Gerrard will never be forgotten for his exploits on the pitch.
The former Liverpool captain is the second-highest goalscoring midfielder in Premier League history with 120 in 504 appearances before his move to LA Galaxy this summer.
Vote: Thierry Henry #PLmoments
Thierry Henry was a manager's dream and an opposition's nightmare.
His trophy-laden eight-year spell at Arsenal was a joy to behold. His ability to consistently deliver on the big occasions never failed to excite the fans.
He scored a club-record 175 Premier League goals, but his talents extended to so much more. He served up jinking runs, audacious lobs and devastating strikes, and rightly has his place on the shortlist for the best player ever to be seen in England.
Vote: Frank Lampard #PLmoments
The Premier League is renowned for its unpredictable nature, but one constant has been the brilliance of Frank Lampard.
He played over 48,000 minutes spanning across more than 600 matches, and Lampard's deep-lying runs, scoring exploits and ability to create goals for his team-mates made him a Premier League immortal.
Vote: Cristiano Ronaldo #PLmoments
Wherever he went, there was a constant buzz and excitement around Cristiano Ronaldo.
He had the 'X Factor' quality that meant Premier League defences simply couldn't read what he was going to do next. Ronaldo expertly strode the fine line between confidence and arrogance which is needed to fill the No 7 shirt at Old Trafford.
He was capable of pulling a rabbit out of the hat when Manchester United needed him most. Right on cue, he’d seemingly always turn up with unrivalled flair and match-winning displays.
Alan Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer with 260 goals and his knack for hitting the back of the net was phenomenal.
The word 'legendary' can often be overused but it is not an inappropriate term to describe Shearer's goal contributions.
His awareness and understanding meant he was a step ahead of the opposition. He could anticipate exactly how things were going to pan out so he could step in and make his mark on proceedings.
Shearer notched up all kinds of finishes as he continually dazzled Premier League defences. Volleys, headers, long-range goals, you name it; he had it all in his arsenal.
You can watch plenty more moments from great players here - including the likes of Eric Cantona, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira and Andy Cole. Take a look and cast your vote for the greatest moment of all time from the world's most exciting league.
Visit www.skysports.com/plmoments to vote for your favourite moment of all time from the world's most exciting league.
