Goal scored by Jordan Ayew against Crystal Palace (Dec 26, 2019)

About this goal

Jordan Ayew picks up the ball on the right wing and cuts inside before dancing his way through the opposition defence with a glorious pirouette, allowing him the space inside the box to dink a cheeky finish over the oncoming goalkeeper.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30

It's a balletic run from Ayew with every touch leading to a superb pivot and beautiful finish.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

When he pulls off the initial turn you could be forgiven for thinking there was an element of luck to it, but Ayew quickly puts those fears to rest as he is quite clearly still in control of the ball when he dinks into the net.

Uniqueness 18/20

You won't see another goal like this in the Premier League this season.

Importance 6/10

A last-minute winner in a London derby.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

West Ham

FootballCritic Verdict

8.7

A genius goal that should be remembered for quite a long time. Give FC a goal like this over a long-range shot any day of the week.

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Goal scorer

Jordan Ayew

Attacking Midfielder (Right),Attacking Midfielder (Left),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Left),Forward (Centre)

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