Who is the better player? And who would you most want in your team?

What would Larsson have brought to Manchester United this season if he had donned the famous red shirt.

It is doubtful whether Teddy Sheringham would have netted 50 goals in the green and white hoops of Celtic.

Both strikers, Larsson and Sheringham are very different players performing in very different sides and leagues.

What Sheringham has achieved this season he has achieved as part of a squad rotation system, often sitting on the bench to make way for United's glut of striking options.

Larsson is a week-in week-out starter for Celtic and has achieved his remarkable tally in a league that some see as inferior to the Premiership.

Who would you most want in your side and why?

Better player: Larsson or Sheringham?

Share your thoughts.

Henrik Larsson is one of the greatest players ever to wear the Hoops. To compare him to Sheringham is nothing short of an insult. Henrick Larsson is the "King of Kings".
Allan Rooney, Scotland

Larsson is easily the best player in Britain at the moment regardless of the supposed inferior quality of the SPL. If both leagues were to be judged by their respective best-players the SPL would stand head and shoulders above the Premiership.
Patrick B., USA

There is no comparison!! All Football fans in Singapore agreed that it is a sympathy award for Teddy. Even past and present MU & Spurs fans agreed!!
Jeffrey Tan, Singapore

Its a pretty unbalanced question - the conditions under which they play are very different. Larsson's numbers speak for themselves. But if you think that Teddy is in the twilight of his career, his achievement this season has been remarkable.

The difference that he makes to the Man U side when he is playing is glaringly obvious and for a United fan, you know that when he comes on goals are always in the air.
Shem, England

I think that Larsson is the better player and Sheringham is past his best. He only got the player of the year award as a retirement present. Sheringham used to be a great player and if you were to compare them at their best then I would put them level. At the moment it is no contest.
Rob, England

Larsson is the ultimate professional. Up and down the park he works like a horse. OK so you might think his goal tally is less impressive because of the opposition but I've seen at least 10 very weak teams in the English league this year.

He must also be responsible for 20 goal assists and does more than his fair share of tackling back. Larsson is the greatest by far.
Michael McClure, England

There seems to be two questions here. The first as to who is the better player, is pretty straightforward: It has to be Larsson. The other is to how good he'd appear to be if he played in the English premiership. It's obvious that most of the Scottish Premier League can't compete with the cash and supporter rich clubs of the premiership. However, it is insulting to players like Larsson to say they are only good because of the competition. Larsson's ex-team mate Viduka was similarly slurred but has proven to be just as impressive when playing for Leeds united - a team right at the top of the premiership.
Alan Bigham, Scotland

I have watched Larsson all season for Celtic. He is a goal scorer, but he can also provide goals for team mates - who set up Moravcik yesterday? Larsson is a wonderfully talented player, who makes turning up a Parkhead on a Saturday blissful. Larsson would easily walk into any team in the world, let alone the money market that is the Premiership. Look at Viduka and di Canio - both these guys turned on the style when playing, but both had off the field problems. Larsson is the ultimate Pro - a pure football genius.
Gary Porter, Scotland

Sheri is a super player, much better than Larsson
Laming, England

Larsson, because any player who can score 50 goals a season could score in any league - even the much over-rated English Premier.
Eric, Scotland

I'm a Rangers fan through and through, but I wouldn't say no to either player. Both would walk on our team at the minute. However, if I had to make a choice I would choose sheringham as he is more of a team player and that's what we need.
Mickey blue eyes, Dublin

Is Larsson a better player than Sheringham? Well, I suppose in a way that could be decided when Celtic play Man U in May. Another question you could ask yourselves; Is Sheringham a better player than Batistuta? I think not. But as we all know, one Mr. D.Advocaat thinks Larsson is. For the first time ever, I have to agree with Advocaat. One thing's for sure, I can't wait for another stunning Larsson performance next season. I'm sure Advocaat can't either!
Bob Anderson, UK

Taking each players age into consideration, Larsson is clearly the better player. Sheringham has been on good form this season but has been no where near as consistent as the great Swede. Larsson has proven his outstanding ability, and it was not that long ago he recovored from a serious injury, and will no doubt reap havoc on Europe next season.
Michael, England

I think Henrik Larsson is better because he came back from his injury to dominate Scotland.
Craig Mills, UK

Both player's achievements are remarkable. It is a bit of a non-question as the leagues are very different. To dismiss the SPL as a no event is to show ignorance of the Scottish game, Larsson's achievement is fantastic and he stands head and shoulders above the other Scottish based players. Sheringham is a tighter call and there are several other premiership players who could be up there. Having said that his consistency at scoring goals this season tends to make us overlook his excellent work rate. However, for sheer goal scoring class I would take Larsson anywhere in the world and no - I'm not a Celtic fan.
Richard, England