Sir Alex Ferguson had lauded Eric Cantona for 'transforming' Manchester United after his arrival in 1992 - hailing him as 'a messiah'.
The legendary Scot was speaking about his time at Old Trafford after being inducted into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, and reflected on his successes and the players who shaped his reign.
He spoke fondly about Cantona, who joined from Leeds United and became an instant hit with fans after arriving mid-season - scoring nine times in the 1992-1993 campaign to inspire United to their first Premier League title and then netting 25 times the following year.