7.9

About this goal

Alfie Mawson beats Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the ball but Pogba latches on to the loose ball to slice a ruthless half-volley into the right corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

A first-touch finish, and what a finish. The arrowed flight of the strike makes for lovely viewing.

Technical Difficulty 25/30

 

Pogba catches his strike at knee-height which makes it even more difficult to pull off.

Uniqueness 16/20

 

A fabulous strike due to the technique required to connect with the ball perfectly.

Importance 6/10

 

In a simple away win at Swansea.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

SWANSEA

FootballCritic Verdict

7.9

It takes a special player to pull off such a strike first-time at this height and it showed Pogba at his best.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Paul Pogba

Defensive Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Left),Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)

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