About this goal
A superb team goal, with Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Wilshere exchanging one-twos before Wilshere deftly slots the ball home.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
The speed, accuracy and timing of the passes between the trio is positively mesmeric - if a little fortunate at the end.
Technical Difficulty 26/30
Despite an element of luck, the technical proficiency to keep the move flowing is something peak Arsenal excelled at.
Uniqueness 20/20
It's a completely and utterly unique goal from every angle.
Importance 6/10
A straightforward home win over Norwich.
Standard of Opposition 5/10
Norwich
FootballCritic Verdict
The pinball element is a touch fortunate, but it doesn't detract from how rhythmically beautiful a goal it is.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Jack Wilshere
Midfielder (Centre),Defensive Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
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