About this goal
Hendrie wins a challenge 30 yards from goal and instinctively swerves his shot into the top corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 13/30
The build-up is somewhat scrappy, though Hendrie's finish is clinical.
Technical Difficulty 15/30
The ball breaks nicely into Hendrie's path and he reacts well to curl home with conviction.
Uniqueness 6/20
Hundreds of curling shots have been scored in the Premier League, many of them better than this one.
Importance 6/10
Equaliser in a home draw against Crystal Palace
Standard of Opposition 5/10
CRYSTAL PALACE
FootballCritic Verdict
Probably one of the weakest Goals of the Month ever awarded - nothing against Hendrie.
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