1. He is the third-highest goalscorer in Premier League history with 187 goals.

2. Henry was also the top goalscorer in the Premier League for a record four seasons (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006).

3. United's record goalscorer and now director, Bobby Charlton, believes Cantona will prove both a boon and a bargain.

4. Rivaldo was the joint-fourth top goalscorer of the season, with 21 goals from 41 matches, as Deportivo finished third in the league.

5. Bergkamp scored 29 goals in 36 matches the following season and became the joint top goalscorer in the league, sharing the accolade with PSV striker Romário.

6. For Rooney, the challenge is to demonstrate personality as much as ability. United and England do not merely need a goalscorer, they need a dominator.

7. Henry became the league's top goalscorer and netted 32 goals in all competitions as he led Arsenal to a double and his first silverware with the club.