About this goal
It begins with a razor sharp turn, continues with world-class dribbling, and ends with a neat finish. One of the great EPL individual goals.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30
Watching Ben Arfa roll forward at full tilt is one of the most enjoyable sights in football.
Technical Difficulty 30/30
The turn to begin the move is sublime, the run never slows, he's under total control and slides under the keeper. Genius.
Uniqueness 18/20
Could be the best individual goal in Premier League history.
Importance 6/10
Clinching goal in a win over Bolton
Standard of Opposition 5/10
Bolton
FootballCritic Verdict
This goal has everything you want from an individual strike. Sets the bar.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Hatem Ben Arfa
Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Centre)
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