About this goal
Rooney pulls a cross out of the air with his left foot before swivelling and finishing on the half volley with his right.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
The touch, the spin, the finish, and all in one motion from Rooney. Lovely.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
The pull out of the air is superb, the finish even better - and more difficult.
Uniqueness 15/20
Rooney is one of only a handful of players who could score a goal like this.
Importance 6/10
Gave United a cushion in a win over Villa.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Aston Villa
FootballCritic Verdict
A perfect example of late-period Rooney, who became more about brilliant moments than consistency.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Wayne Rooney
Forward (Centre),Defensive Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
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