Georginio Wijnaldum VS Arsenal

Liverpool 3 - 1 Arsenal (Mar 4, 2017)

6.5

About this goal

As Arsenal probe for an equaliser Liverpool launch a devastating counter,with Wijnaldum finishing the move expertly.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 18/30

 

A perfectly timed and executed counter from the Reds.

Technical Difficulty 19/30

 

The spin from Philippe Coutinho in the build-up is excellent, as is the slickness of the move itself.

Uniqueness 11/20

 

Plenty of counter-attack goals have been scored and this one is pretty standard.

Importance 9/10

 

A crucial top-four win over Arsenal.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

ARSENAL

FootballCritic Verdict

6.5

A lovely sweeping counter with an accomplished finish, but perhaps lacks the flair of other counter goals.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Georginio Wijnaldum

Midfielder (Centre),Defensive Midfielder (Centre)

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