Memphis in seventh heaven

MANCHESTER UNITED 1 TOTTENHAM 0:The swagger and arrogance were there, with a few histrionics thrown in for good measure – perhaps Manchester United have struck upon a player worthy of the No.7 shirt.

The number conjures up the mastery of George Best, the free-kicks of David Beckham, the stuck out chest and upturned collar of Eric Cantona and the dazzling step-overs of Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, since Ronaldo left for Real Madrid in 2009 its incumbents have included Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia and most recently the departed expensive flop Angel Di Maria.