DID YOU KNOW THE FIRST MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER TO WAER THE NUMBER 23 JERSEY WHEN SQUAD NUMBERS WAS INTRODUCED IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE?

Tom Cleverley

Mike Phelan

With the introduction of English Premier League (EPL) squad numbers for the 1993/1994 season, Mike Phelan, current Manchester United Assistant Manager was issued with the number 23 shirt by his boss, Sir Alex Ferguson which was next worn by Phil Neville. The former Norwich City man didn't get a winners medal because he didn't play enough games for it, but was awarded in the inaugural 1992/1993 season. The number 23 is currently been worn by Tom Cleverley.