Didier Drogba - Everton V CHELSEA (December 2006)
WAS this the goal of the season in 2006/07, well it's a contender. For me, this was Didier Drogba's best season in England and the mercurial Ivorian struck in such stunning fashion against Everton to seal a brilliant comeback win for Mourinho's men. A magnificent finish and the celebration across the Goodison turf wasn't half bad either.
Thierry Henry - ARSENAL v Tottenham (November 2002)
NORTH London derbies have seen their fair share of spectacular goals. This was a remarkable solo effort from Thierry Henry, as he ran away from Tottenham's startled defence, finishing supremely, then went off on a long-distance celebration. Happy days at Highbury for Henry and co, who was never empty on magic and class. This goal was voted the Goal of the Season by viewers of ITV and it's hard to not to disagree. Sit back and watch Henry literally go Va Va Voom!
Luc Nillis - ASTON VILLA v Chelsea (August 2000)
ASTON Villa paid big money for tall, Belgian Luc Nillis in the summer of 2000. On his home debut against Chelsea, he hit a thunderbolt of a goal. Sadly, an unfortunate collision with Ipswich goalkeeper Richard Wright in Villa's next match would tragically end Nillis's promising career. Both incidents are on the video, enjoy the brief moment we saw of Luc in the FA Premier League.
Matt Taylor - Sunderland v PORTSMOUTH (October 2005)
POMPEY's 4-1 win at Sunderland highlighted the gulfing class between the two sides in the top division on this particular season. The pick of the goals was this sensational strike from long-range specialist, Matt Taylor, from around 45 yards out.
Juliano Belletti - Middlesbrough v CHELSEA (October 2008)
JULIANO Belletti broke Arsenal hearts in the Champions League final when playing for Barcelona. He had a tricky spell at Chelsea, but did have a habit of coming up with a special strike from absolutely nowhere. Here is the best of the bunch; a cracking drive in a 5-0 rout of Middlesbrough, one of the West London's stronger performance in the unhappy reign of Luis Felipe Scolari.
Erik Edman - Liverpool v TOTTENHAM (April 2005)
DOES this goal haunt me? No, it doesn't, but the scorer really surprises me. Erik Edman didn't do much in the Premiership for either Tottenham or Wigan. However, this was a goal in a million, becuase he probably wouldn't be able to do it again if he tried it a hundred times. From distance, he took aim, fired and left Jerzy Dudek staring into the net wondering; 'How did he do that?' I think everyone at Anfield that afternoon thought exactly that too. Stunning from the under-rated Swedish international.
Fernando Torres - LIVERPOOL v Sunderland (March 2010)
MANY Kopites don't appreciate Fernando Torres's decision to leave Liverpool in January for Chelsea but he did provide our fans with some moments of sheer quality and breathtaking genius. This is my favourite goal he scored for the club; against Sunderland. It is moments like these that made Roman Abramovich pay £50million for his services.
Wayne Rooney - EVERTON v Arsenal (October 2002)
HE WAS 16 years of age, earning £90 a week and not even a full-time professional when he did this. Not only did it end Arsenal's ten month unbeaten run in the Premiership, it introduced England and the world to the 'The Next Big Thing.' As commentator Rob Palmer says; 'Ladies and gentleman, introducing 16-year old Wayne Rooney!'
Gary Cahill - ASTON VILLA v Birmingham City (April 2006)
BOTH sides were in desperate relegation trouble, but this goal would have massive implications for the Second City. Gary Cahill, an unknown central defender at the time, produced something quite amazing out of nothing. His bicycle kick won Villa the derby and kept them afloat in the top flight. Two weeks later, Birmingham were relegated. Their defence was to blame for some suicidal moments during the season, but no backline stood a chance with this finish.
Daniel Agger - LIVERPOOL v West Ham United (August 2006)
ON THE Kop's 100th birthday, what a way to mark a memorable anniversary. Daniel Agger's thunderbolt was a special goal on a special day. The Dane revealing to the Premiership what power he has in his shots. It certainly wasn't his last goal for Liverpool, but he will do very well to score another just as specatcular for the rest of his career.
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