Mikael Silvestre
Five of the Premier League's greatest North London derbies
Ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur's showdown at the Emirates, Sports Mole picks out five of the Premier League's greatest North London derbies.
Oct 1, 07:58
Four Premier League winners on the lost art of defending
Premier League winning defenders Nigel Winterburn, Gary Pallister, Mikael Silvestre and Lauren speak on the changing landscape of elite football's defenders.
Aug 25, 20:09
Shirt numbers available to Martin Odegaard at Arsenal
Ahead of Martin Odegaard's expected move from Real Madrid to Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers available to the Norway captain at the Emirates.
Aug 18, 14:41
Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United.
May 21, 15:00
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Eduardo Camavinga, Manuel Neuer, Mauro Icardi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 9, 07:57
Mikael Silvestre: 'Paul Pogba's head no longer at Manchester United'
Former defender Mikael Silvestre feels that French compatriot Paul Pogba is no longer focused on life at Manchester United.
Apr 8, 19:03
Mikael Silvestre: 'William Saliba is ready for Arsenal'
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre says that William Saliba is already good enough to play in the Premier League with Arsenal.
Mar 16, 18:53
Zinedine Zidane meets with Manchester United ambassador amid job link
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane meets with Manchester United ambassador Mikael Silvestre amid reports linking him with the Old Trafford post.
Dec 28, 19:06
Mikael Silvestre: 'Manchester United's Jose Mourinho right to drop Paul Pogba'
Mikael Silvestre says that Jose Mourinho has made the right decision to drop Paul Pogba from the Manchester United team.
Mar 7, 21:05
Mikael Silvestre: 'Antoine Griezmann perfect for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre urges the club to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid.
Apr 25, 21:08
Mikael Silvestre hopes Anthony Martial does not "do a Pogba" and leave
Mikael Silvestre is hopeful that Anthony Martial will not walk away from Manchester United after being shunned by manager Jose Mourinho.
Feb 7, 11:32
On this day: Youthful Arsenal lose to Olympiacos
On this day in 2009, Olympiacos end Arsenal's unbeaten run in the group stages of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory in Greece.
Dec 9, 06:00
On this day: Ruud van Nistelrooy hits Manchester United hat-trick
Thirteen years ago today, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a hat-trick as Manchester United won an eight-goal contest against Newcastle United.
Nov 23, 06:00
Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira pull out of Old Trafford charity match
Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira withdraw from a charity match due to Friday's terror attacks in Paris, while Robert Pires and Mikael Silvestre opt to play a part.
Nov 14, 15:44
On this day: Massimo Taibi mistake sees Manchester United draw with Southampton
On this day 16 years ago, Massimo Taibi made one of the biggest goalkeeping howlers in Premier League history in Manchester United's 3-3 draw with Southampton.
Sep 25, 08:00
Mikael Silvestre: 'Angel di Maria could be tempted by Paris Saint-Germain move'
Mikael Silvestre admits that Angel di Maria could be tempted to leave Manchester United this summer.
Jul 25, 13:18
Mikael Silvestre backs Manchester United for Premier League title challenge
Mikael Silvestre backs former club Manchester United to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title this season.
Jul 25, 13:04
On this day: Late Zinedine Zidane double stuns England at Euro 2004
On this day 11 years ago, England saw a one-goal lead slip away in stoppage time against France at Euro 2004, as Zinedine Zidance struck twice to salvage three points.
Jun 13, 08:00
On this day: Wigan Athletic stun Arsenal with late three-goal comeback
Sports Mole looks back at Wigan Athletic's memorable 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the DW Stadium, on this day five years ago.
Apr 18, 08:00
On this day: Tempers flare between Arsenal, Manchester United
Ten years ago today, there was plenty of drama as Arsenal played host to bitter rivals Manchester United at Highbury.
Feb 1, 15:52
On this day: Manchester United held by Burton Albion in FA Cup
On this day in 2006, Burton Albion hold Manchester United to a goalless draw in the third round of the FA Cup.
Jan 8, 10:03
Mikael Silvestre backs Luke Shaw to succeed at Manchester United
Mikael Silvestre believes that Luke Shaw will be a success at Manchester United once he overcomes his injury problems.
Jan 3, 14:39
Mikael Silvestre: 'Manchester United will get stronger'
Mikael Silvestre believes that Manchester United are reaching peak form at the right time, after initially struggling under Louis van Gaal.
Dec 5, 22:42
Mikael Silvestre backing Manchester United against Chelsea
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre believes that the Red Devils can go out and beat Chelsea when they meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Oct 26, 13:53
John O'Shea: The scorer of important goals
Following his equaliser in Germany last night, Sports Mole looks back on the other important goals scored by John O'Shea.
Oct 15, 11:40
Mikael Silvestre: 'Arturo Vidal, Angel di Maria would lift Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre backs the club's pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal and Real Madrid's Angel di Maria.
Aug 13, 13:57
OTD: Wayne Rooney scores first Manchester United goal at Goodison Park
Nine years ago today, Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at Goodison Park as a Manchester United player.
Aug 13, 09:04
On this day: Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin scores four at Anfield
Five years ago today, Andrey Arshavin scores all of Arsenal's four goals during their draw away at Liverpool.
Apr 21, 10:09
On this day: Late Wigan Athletic comeback stuns Arsenal
On this day in 2010, Wigan Athletic score three times in the final 10 minutes to beat Arsenal 3-2 at the DW Stadium.
Apr 18, 09:58
On this day: Lionel Messi too good for Arsenal
On this day in 2010, Lionel Messi knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League with a four-goal haul at Camp Nou.
Apr 6, 10:02
On this day: Manchester United leave it late against Leicester City
Thirteen years ago today, late goals from Dwight Yorke and Mikael Silvestre secure a 2-0 victory for Manchester United over Leicester City.
Mar 17, 09:48
On this day: 100 for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Manchester United win Goodison thriller
On this day in 2004 Ruud van Nistelrooy grabs his 100th and 101st goals for Manchester United in a 4-3 win at Everton.
Feb 7, 09:59
Agent: 'Ex-Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre in talks with UK clubs'
The agent of Mikael Silvestre hints that the former Manchester United defender could soon return to British football after leaving MLS outfit Portland Timbers.
Jan 28, 20:07
On this day: David Beckham sees red in Club World Cup
Fourteen years ago today, David Beckham was sent off as Manchester United drew their first Club World Cup encounter.
Jan 6, 09:57
On this day: Nemanja Vidic signs for Manchester United
Eight years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of Serbian centre-back Nemanja Vidic.
Jan 5, 09:57
On this day: Manchester United win 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers
Ten years ago today, Phil Neville scored the only goal of the game as Manchester United won away at Rangers.
Oct 22, 09:56
On this day: Manchester United overturn three-goal deficit at Tottenham Hotspur
Twelve years ago today, Manchester United overturn a three-goal half-time deficit to win 5-3 at Tottenham Hotspur.
Sep 29, 09:42
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Top five matches at the Emirates Stadium
With Arsenal preparing to host Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow afternoon, Sports Mole looks back at five of the best clashes between the two teams at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 31, 13:44
New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers share six-goal thriller
The Portland Timbers come from 3-1 down to split a six-goal thriller with the New York Red Bulls on the opening weekend of action in Major League Soccer.
Mar 4, 02:55
Report: Mikael Silvestre to join Portland Timbers
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is close to signing a two-year deal with MLS club Portland Timbers, according to reports.
Feb 19, 20:45
