5.3

About this goal

Young runs onto a ball played across the area and strikes first time back across the goalkeeper into the top left corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 17/30

 

It's a nice angled shot back across the goalkeeper that goes in the top corner.

Technical Difficulty 15/30

 

Young steps on the ball and swings his leg efficiently but it's not hugely difficult, however.

Uniqueness 9/20

 

Pretty common long-range strike in the Premier League annals.

Importance 6/10

 

An equaliser in a draw with Tottenham

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

TOTTENHAM

FootballCritic Verdict

5.3

A decent hit but not the most memorable or unique goals ever scored.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Luke Young

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