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Some players are renowned for their toughness and Manchester United have had more than their fair share of notable hardmen.

Roy Keane was known as a fearsome competitor during his playing days.

Manchester City are on the cusp of history and could claim a historic treble in the Champions League on Saturday.

Premier League has been graced by some of the hardest players in football history since it's inception in 1992. Ahead of the new season, a host of stars will be hoping to stamp their mark on the opposition and cement their name as one of the league's most feared players during the campaign.

Gemma Owen has been the talk of the nation after her debut on the eighth series of Love Island.Entering the show with a little more of a platform than her fellow Islanders, she has already become the centre of attention thanks to her famous dad Michael Owen.Before the show started she came in head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the lineup in terms of Instagram followers with 41,000 - towering over second-placed Tasha, who had 18,800.Now that gap has only got bigger, rising to 122,200 compared to Indiyah Polack in second place with 44,500.It seems that the famous dad factor might be playing a part in the star’s huge follower count - but she isn't the only celebrity out there who is the child of a famous footballer.Brooklyn Beckham has forged a path very different to his dad, David Beckham. While Golden Balls was known for curling free kicks and his ever-changing hairstyle, Brooklyn has built a reputation for his many passions out of which he has attempted to build a career.The eldest of the Beckham siblings at 23 years old, he has already enjoyed a career in modelling, released a photography book and enjoyed a celebrity wedding of truly epic proportions when he married Nicola Peltz in May 2022.Son of former Manchester City star Alf-Inge Haaland, Erling really is following in his father’s footsteps now as he sets sail for the Premier League and a stint a Manchester City.

Premier League referee has claimed Roy Keane was a “pleasure” to handle despite his fearsome reputation as a player.The Manchester United legend is best remembered for his passion and determination in the middle of the park which occasionally crossed the line. That, along with his hard-tackling, resulted in the Irishman becoming renowned as a no-nonsense hard-man.But retired Irish referee Dermot Gallagher, who refereed Premier League matches from 1992 to 2007, has rubbished the image of Keane as an abrasive figure.

Leeds United fans believe the deal to take Erling Haaland back home is 'confirmed' after spotting him wearing some Leeds shorts.Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Leeds between 1997 and 2000, and he made 73 appearances for the Whites.When Alf-Inge was at Leeds, he welcomed his son, Erling, who was born in the West Yorkshire city in 2000.Haaland has long since held admiration for the Yorkshire side, and he has shown how close Leeds are to his heart once again by wearing the sides shorts.And some Leeds fans believe the "transfer is confirmed" as a result of the photo.Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth said: "The come and get me pleas are getting more and more inventive."Whilst another fan cheekily said: Imagine a team

Manchester United skipper and Republic of Ireland hardman left his Manchester City counterpart Alf-Inge Haaland in a heap following a rough challenge back in 2001.That incident came after he faced his own injury in 1997, and took offence over the reaction of his Norwegian rival, which was later mentioned in his autobiography.During the second episode of Micah & Roy's Road to Wembley, the topic of conversation turned to their playing days, with the Manchester City hero asking his colleague the big question.After being asked if he had any regrets from his career, Keane said: "Can I tell you something? I have never regretted anything I have done on a football pitch; never." Before admitting: "Listen, I have been sent off and I've let my team

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football at the moment and inspired his side to a 3-2 win over Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League tie on Wednesday. Haaland assisted Mahmoud Dahoud's goal and scored a brace, to take his tally to 25 goals and seven assists in 24 appearances in all competitions so far this season.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been a regular pundit for Sky Sports throughout the year, having joined the broadcaster in September 2019. The Irishman was known as one of the fiercest competitors in his 13 seasons at Old Trafford, leading his side to seven Premier League titles as well as a treble in 1999.

Manchester United and Leeds’ rivalry brought atmospheres that were so “vile” it stopped Danny Murphy taking his kids to the games.The two sides will face each other at Old Trafford on Sunday for their first Premier League meeting in 16 years. It has seen some controversial moments over the years, with Roy Keane and Alf-Inge Haaland’s contest beginning at Elland Road.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a stern test from Leeds United as they prepare for their first Premier League trip to Manchester United in nearly 17 years.Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the league for the first time since February 2004 on Sunday after a 16-year absence from the top-flight and could go to within three points of United with a win.Solskjaer first played at Elland Road in 1996 and scored four times against Leeds, including two in a thrilling 4-3 victory in 2002, and was also on the pitch for compatriot Alf-Inge Haaland's infamous reaction to Roy Keane after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in 1997.The United manager's last appearance at Leeds was on Rio Ferdinand's return

On May 19, 2001, Manchester City left the pitch at Maine Road wondering when their ground would next host top-flight football.

Roy Keane cut a ­terrifying figure in his playing heyday with a fearsome reputation that made friend and foe wary.