About this goal
Nani whips the ball in from wide, Berbatov controls on his thigh before falling backwards to overhead kick in off the crossbar.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
The thigh control is a deliberate set-up, and the precision of the strike, landing off the crossbar, is a special Premier League moment.
Technical Difficulty 28/30
The control in itself is difficult, but to then have the awareness to identify the only place he can score is done by a master.
Uniqueness 19/20
Plenty of overhead kicks in the Premier League but none with this type of set-up and execution.
Importance 10/10
The second part of a scintillating hat-trick against Liverpool.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Liverpool
FootballCritic Verdict
Berbatov as a player categorised in a single goal, in a big match. One of the Premier League's most special goals.
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