About this goal
Nicolas Anelka flicks to Deco, who chests to Frank Lampard, who heels to Drogba, who lifts into the corner for a dazzling goal.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30
The ball doesn't touch the ground until it is in the net and it is mesmerising to watch.
Technical Difficulty 30/30
The body parts used to create this goal makes it closer to beach football.
Uniqueness 20/20
There hasn't been a Premier League goal like it.
Importance 6/10
Largely inconsequential in a rout of Bolton
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Bolton
FootballCritic Verdict
This is a spellbinding, eyecatching, really, really hard goal to score, but Chelsea collectively make it appear simple.
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