About this goal
A fabulous passing move involving Dennis Bergkamp, Edu and Robin Van Persie is rounded off with aplomb by a Vieira lob.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
As slick a team move as there is, the incisive one-touch build culminates with the sheer disrespect in Vieira's finish. Perfect.
Technical Difficulty 25/30
Everton are on the end of the battering and give Arsenal room to play, but the pace of the play and awareness is from a team in perfect harmony.
Uniqueness 16/20
One of the higher-end team goals, with Arsenal having a collection of these all of their own.
Importance 6/10
Just another goal in the destruction of a good Everton side.
Standard of Opposition 9/10
Everton
FootballCritic Verdict
A superb team goal, one of the league's best, against an Everton team who were Champions League qualifiers.
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