Red Rash
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Obviously the team in 07/08 was legendary and won the Champions League and Premier League so in terms of achievement it isn't really close however in terms of performance and quality I think you can make a comparison.
De Gea Vs Van der Sar : As a well rounded goalkeeper I think VDS is clearly ahead but De Gea is a great shot stopper and has saved us a number of times this season.
AWB / Dalot vs Wes Brown : On current performance I think this is close. A bit of recency bias maybe but Brown was a better CB than RB. The performances of AWB and Dalot have both been really good this season
Varane vs Ferdinand : In my opinion both were on a world class level. I loved Ferdinand during this time and Varane has won it all in his career and has been a huge reason for our solid defence this season.
Martinez vs Vidic : Both absolute warriors and the kind of players you want to help lead the team. Vidic was probably better in the air but Martinez is better with the ball at his feet
Shaw vs Evra : I also think Shaw is having a super impressive season and seems to be growing into one of the on field leaders. Evra of course is just a pure legend, great left back and amazing personality
Overall based on what they achieved the 07/08 defence is ahead but considering the age of our current defenders I think they have every chance of getting to that level on the coming years.
De Gea Vs Van der Sar : As a well rounded goalkeeper I think VDS is clearly ahead but De Gea is a great shot stopper and has saved us a number of times this season.
AWB / Dalot vs Wes Brown : On current performance I think this is close. A bit of recency bias maybe but Brown was a better CB than RB. The performances of AWB and Dalot have both been really good this season
Varane vs Ferdinand : In my opinion both were on a world class level. I loved Ferdinand during this time and Varane has won it all in his career and has been a huge reason for our solid defence this season.
Martinez vs Vidic : Both absolute warriors and the kind of players you want to help lead the team. Vidic was probably better in the air but Martinez is better with the ball at his feet
Shaw vs Evra : I also think Shaw is having a super impressive season and seems to be growing into one of the on field leaders. Evra of course is just a pure legend, great left back and amazing personality
Overall based on what they achieved the 07/08 defence is ahead but considering the age of our current defenders I think they have every chance of getting to that level on the coming years.