About this goal
Torres cuts in from the left flank and curls a high, floating effort that drifts perfectly into the top corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 19/30
The ball seems to hang in the air for eternity before dropping exactly onto its target.
Technical Difficulty 18/30
Torres take his chance to bend it in from the angle, though it's not even close to his best Premier League goal.
Uniqueness 12/20
Gains points for the acute angle but the shot itself is largely commonplace.
Importance 6/10
Easy win over Sunderland.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
SUNDERLAND
FootballCritic Verdict
It's peak Torres but blends into the background when compared to his other, better, goals.
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