Robin Van Persie VS Liverpool

Arsenal 1 - 1 Liverpool (2008/2009)

9.2

About this goal

Cesc Fabregas spots Van Persie pulling away and picks him out superbly; Van Persie does the rest, controlling on his chest, turning, and shooting, all in one extraordinary movement. Brilliance.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30

 

The pass is perfect but the skill from Van Persie is of the absolute highest level and the execution is joyous.

Technical Difficulty 28/30

 

Everything about the goal is so incredibly complex, and yet it is executed to perfection.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

Uniquely perfect. A snowflake of a goal.

Importance 7/10

 

Equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Champions League rivals Liverpool.

Standard of Opposition 10/10

 

Liverpool

FootballCritic Verdict

9.2

Not often considered, but deserves re-evaluation as being considered among the best goals ever scored in English football.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Robin Van Persie

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