Hatem Ben Arfa VS Bolton

Newcastle 2 - 0 Bolton (2011/2012)

8.9

About this goal

It begins with a razor sharp turn, continues with world-class dribbling, and ends with a neat finish. One of the great EPL individual goals.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30

 

Watching Ben Arfa roll forward at full tilt is one of the most enjoyable sights in football.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

The turn to begin the move is sublime, the run never slows, he's under total control and slides under the keeper. Genius.

Uniqueness 18/20

 

Could be the best individual goal in Premier League history.

Importance 6/10

 

Clinching goal in a win over Bolton

Standard of Opposition 5/10

 

Bolton

FootballCritic Verdict

8.9

This goal has everything you want from an individual strike. Sets the bar.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Hatem Ben Arfa

Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Centre)

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