About this goal
Riyad Mahrez's direct running from the right sees him cut inside two defenders and slide his finish through a third defender's legs and into the far corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 17/30
Mahrez quickly and incisevly cutting inside on to his left foot is always a pretty sight, even if the defending is pretty poor and allows him the space in which to run.
Technical Difficulty 17/30
It is indeed a lovely goal, but the jink inside on to his left foot is the only truly difficult part for a player of Mahrez's class.
Uniqueness 10/20
You know exactly what Mahrez is going to do as soon as he receives the ball, which shows how common it is for him.
Importance 8/10
In a key home win over Chelsea.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Chelsea
FootballCritic Verdict
This is vintage Mahrez, but loses points as the defenders should have did more to stop his momentum.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Riyad Mahrez
Attacking Midfielder (Right),Attacking Midfielder (Left)
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