About this goal
A long ball over the top is collected by Schurrle, and he steadies himself to slice a precise volley over the goalkeeper and into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
Schurrle's neat slice across the ball is very satisfying - he caresses his shot into the net.
Technical Difficulty 22/30
The first touch isn't perfect but the angle and precision of the shot most definitely are.
Uniqueness 14/20
Quite a rare goal, a volley placed neatly into an unsaveable place rather than lashed into the net.
Importance 5/10
A goal in defeat away to Burnley.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
BURNLEY
FootballCritic Verdict
Schurrle's impeccable technique sets this goal above many conventional blockbuster strikes.
Goal video
Goal scorer
André Schürrle
Attacking Midfielder (Left),Forward (Centre),Forward (Left),Attacking Midfielder (Right)
More Great Goals of Premier League
| Rank | Name | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 |
 |
Gylfi Sigurdsson | Nov 26, 2017 | ||
|
Sigurdsson is given too much space around 30 yards out, but takes full advantage to wallop a blistering effort in off the crossbar.
Goal type:
Long-Range  Watch video |
|||||
| 220 |
 |
Robin van Persie | Feb 26, 2012 | ||
|
Van Persie collects possession facing the wrong way and spins sharply to evade the challenge before whipping an emphatic finish into the left corner.
Goal type:
Long-Range Watch video |
|||||
| 222 |
 |
Wayne Rooney | Apr 4, 2015 | ||
|
Rooney pulls a cross out of the air with his left foot before swivelling and finishing on the half volley with his right.
Goal type:
Individual Watch video |
|||||
| 224 |
 |
Aaron Ramsey | Nov 2, 2013 | ||
|
Ramsey collects 25 yards from goal, delays, and sends a powerful dipping shot across the goalkeeper and into the top corner.
Goal type:
Long-Range Watch video |
|||||
| 226 |
 |
Michael Johnson | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
|
Johnson escapes the attentions of his marker in the middle of the pitch and drivers forward, exchanges a one-two with a team-mate, before guiding a strike home with the outside of his right foot.
Goal type:
Team Watch video |
|||||
| 228 |
|
Matt Le Tissier | Aug 23, 1994 | ||
|
Le Tissier, knowing exactly what the plan is when he picks up possession, curls a looping strike into the top left corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
Goal type:
Long-Range Watch video |
|||||
| 231 |
 |
Juan Mata | Feb 5, 2012 | ||
|
Fernando Torres sends a teasing cross to the back post for Mata, who lashes a superb finishing volley into the roof of the net.
Goal type:
Volley Watch video |
|||||
| 236 |
 |
Enner Valencia | Sep 15, 2014 | ||
|
Valencia takes one touch to his side before exploding a strike into the top right corner from 25 yards.
Goal type:
Long-Range Watch video |
|||||
