8.5

About this goal

Toure exchanges passes with a team-mate before allowing the ball to cross his body, sending an unconventional shot into the top left corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

The ball is laser-focused into the top corner, and this combined with Toure's incredible technique is the most pleasing thing here.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

 

This is a quite brilliant finish from Toure, who opens up his body wonderfully and literally passes the ball into the top corner, as if he was aiming for a target hanging from it.

Uniqueness 17/20

 

Not your average long-range goal, by some distance.

Importance 5/10

 

Came in defeat to Arsenal.

Standard of Opposition 10/10

 

Arsenal

FootballCritic Verdict

8.5

A largely forgotten goal because it came in defeat but it's one of Toure's finest moments and deserves more respect.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Yaya Toure

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