Sylvain Wiltord VS Birmingham

Arsenal 2 - 0 Birmingham (Aug 18, 2002)

7.2

About this goal

Arsenal begin the move from their own box, eventually reaching Wiltord, who strides forward before curling a precise strike into the corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30

 

Arsenal at their free-flowing best, breaking from one end of the pitch to the other in under 11 seconds.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

 

The build up is quick because it has to be, and Wiltord's run and finish is superbly timed.

Uniqueness 14/20

 

A full-length breakaway goal, the most enjoyable of counterattacks.

Importance 6/10

 

Moved Arsenal two in front against Birmingham

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

Birmingham

FootballCritic Verdict

7.2

Champions Arsenal at their incisive best, with one of their trademark team goals.

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Goal scorer

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Sylvain Wiltord

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