Goal scored by Danny Rose against Arsenal (2010-04-14)

About this goal

Rookie Rose catches a punch from Manuel Almunia flush on the volley, sending the ball back past him before he has the chance to react.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

He runs onto the ball and catches it so sweetly, though Almunia is slow to get his bearings post-punch.

Technical Difficulty 20/30

Catching any volley as sweetly as that has difficulty, particularly running onto it, though there is an inherent element of luck involved.

Uniqueness 11/20

It's returned from where it came from like a missile though can Almunia do better?

Importance 8/10

Crucial opening goal in the North London Derby v Arsenal

Standard of Opposition 9/10

ARSENAL

FootballCritic Verdict

7.1

Rose was new to the team and it was a key derby match, which adds to the prestige of a good, but not great, goal.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Danny Rose

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