Where are they now? The Man United XI that thumped Arsenal 8-2 in 2011

Phil Jones

Phil Jones is one of five players who started that game for United still at the club, although he hasn’t hit the heights his potential suggested back in 2011.

The 2011/12 campaign was his first at Old Trafford following a £16.5 million move from Blackburn that summer, and there was a lot of expectation on the Englishman’s shoulders following regular endorsements from then-United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

And, although Jones has made 138 further appearances for United since the Arsenal game, he hasn’t developed into the defender, or indeed midfielder, that many were expecting.

A few injuries have stunted his progress, but he has always been regarded as someone who can fill in anywhere across the back or in midfield, which means it’s been difficult for him to nail down a position.

He got back into the side against Swansea a fortnight ago and played well, and that could be the start of a sustained run in the side for the 24-year-old.