Van Nistelrooy's 100 goals in pictures

1 of 9 After a £19m move from PSV, Ruud van Nistelrooy scores on his debut against Liverpool in the 2001 Charity Shield

2 of 9 Later that season he converts a penalty against Blackburn to score in a record eighth consecutive Premiership game

3 of 9 Ruud is named 2002 PFA Player of the Year but despite his haul of 35 goals in all competitions, Arsenal claim the Double

4 of 9 One of Van Nistelrooy's best goals in a United shirt, a slick finish after a surging run against Fulham at Old Trafford

5 of 9 The Dutchman develops a deadly understanding with David Beckham as the race for the 2003 title goes to the wire

6 of 9 He scores an incredible 14 goals in the Reds' Champions League campaign before United bow out to Real Madrid

7 of 9 But his delicate finish against Arsenal at Highbury, one of 25 Premiership goals that season, helps his side claim the title

8 of 9 The Dutchman nets the winner against Southampton in January 2004, his 99th goal for United in just 130 games

9 of 9 Ruud's 100th and 101st goals arrive at Goodison Park a week later as the Reds win a thriller against Everton