André Schürrle VS Burnley

Burnley 1 - 3 Chelsea (Aug 18, 2014)

8.5

About this goal

An outrageous assist from Cesc Fabregas leaves Schurrle with the simplest of tasks to slot first time into the corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30

 

Fabregas' pass is the most nonchalant, classy touch of the season.

Technical Difficulty 26/30

 

Hazard's run is excellent but the weight and precision of Fabregas' pass is otherworldly.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

The Premier League has never seen an assist like it.

Importance 7/10

 

Put Chelsea in the lead ahead at Burnley.

Standard of Opposition 5/10

 

Burnley

FootballCritic Verdict

8.5

Rare that a goal is more about the assist than the scorer, but this is one of those occasions.

Goal video

Goal scorer

André Schürrle

Attacking Midfielder (Left),Forward (Centre),Forward (Left),Attacking Midfielder (Right)

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