About this goal
De Bruyne hits one of the cleanest strikes of the season, sending his right-footed effort whizzing into the corner at great pace.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Wonderfully sweet hit from De Bruyne, who is one of the purest strikers of the ball the EPL has ever seen.
Technical Difficulty 19/30
De Bruyne hits it like he would a long-range pass, as if he's trying to pick out the corner of the net.
Uniqueness 11/20
De Bruyne himself is responsible for more than a few like this.
Importance 6/10
In a thumping win over Swansea.
Standard of Opposition 5/10
SWANSEA
FootballCritic Verdict
A typical De Bruyne strike, but one in which he's given all the time in the world to execute the skill.
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