The Premier League Goal of the Season shortlist has been released. Four different Manchester United goals have been nominated for the award. Two Chelsea players, one star from each Liverpool and Manchester City, one player from Brentford, and one from Brighton & Hove Albion have also been selected.
Alejandro Garnacho’s spectacular bicycle kick against Everton is on the shortlist. Kobbie Maino’s solo goal against Wolves, Marcus Rashford’s belter against Manchester City, and Bruno Fernandes’ volley against Burnley have been nominated.
Kaoru Mitoma has been shortlisted for his stellar solo effort against Wolves. Iranian star Saman Ghoddos has also made the list for his long-ranger. Alexis Mac Allister’s spectacular long shot against Fulham has also made the shortlist. Young Oscar Bobb’s spectacular finish against Newcastle has also been picked. One of the Premier League’s stars of the season, Cole Palmer, has also received a nomination for his strike against Everton.
Watch the full shortlist:
Premier League Goal of the Season: writer’s pick
All of the nominees in the Premier League Goal of the Season shortlist are world-class strikes. However, if one goal has to be singled out due to its uniqueness, it has to be Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick. The acrobatic nature of the goal is similar to Wayne Rooney’s famous bicycle kick against Manchester City.
Garnacho said after scoring the amazing goal against Everton (via The Guardian):
“I didn’t see how I scored, I just listened to the sound and thought, ‘Oh my God’. It’s the best goal I’ve scored, of course.”
That said, all of the strikes on the list are on the top shelf in terms of the their quality. It’s worth keeping an eye on who takes the prize home.
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