Robert Pires VS Aston Villa

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Arsenal (Mar 17, 2002)

9.4

About this goal

Pires lobs the ball over George Boateng then flicks over the head of the towering Peter Schmeichel, leaving him grasping at air.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30

 

After the first lob it would be so easy for Pires to put his foot through it, but to caress it over a goalkeeper the size of Schmeichel is sublime.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

As about a difficult a goal to score as is possible. Impeccable technique required.

Uniqueness 19/20

 

Precious few examples of goals like this being scored in the Premier League. Ian Wright?

Importance 8/10

 

Clinching goal in an away win against Aston Villa.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

Aston Villa

FootballCritic Verdict

9.4

Pires was at his peak at this point, scoring a goal only an elite selection of players would attempt, let alone achieve.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Robert Pires

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