Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand remembers how Ruud van Nistelrooy used to be left gutted every time Thierry Henry got on the scoresheet for Arsenal in the Premier League.
The two strikers were among the most potent in world football during the early 2000s. And their rivalry for the Golden Boot was certainly intense, on and off the pitch.
Van Nistelrooy moved to Old Trafford in 2001 and adapted to English football quickly. But the Dutchman had to watch Arsenal win the title in his first season with United as well as see Henry claim the Golden Boot.
The 2002/03 campaign was his most enjoyable as it brought his only Premier League title success and his only Golden Boot, after he netted 25 times in 34 games.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk