Robin van Persie VS Aston Villa

Man Utd 3 - 0 Aston Villa (Apr 22, 2013)

9.5

About this goal

Van Persie connects with a raking Wayne Rooney pass with a spectacular first-time volley into the corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30

 

The pass, the connection, the finish... it's a perfect goal.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

The pass is on a sixpence, then to follow the flight and connect perfectly... it's all-round awesome.

Uniqueness 19/20

 

The distance the ball travels, to then control the volley like that, just utterly brilliant - though Shaun Bartlett did it too.

Importance 10/10

 

The second goal in a win that would clinch United the title, and also part of a hat-trick.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

Aston Villa

FootballCritic Verdict

9.5

It's the goal of the 2012-13 season by a monumental distance.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Robin van Persie

Forward (Centre),Midfielder (Centre)

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