The 5 Best Premier League Goals Ever

5. Matt Le Tissier, Southampton v Newcastle United, 1993-94

One of the most gifted players of his generation, Matt Le Tissier’s goals from open play were often a joy to watch, and his goal against Newcastle in the 1990s was a strong candidate for the best Premier League goal ever. Flicking the ball away from two Newcastle defenders in succession, Le Tissier then calmly stroked the ball into the net. The bemused look on the Newcastle ‘keeper’s face subsequently told its own story!

4. Thierry Henry, Arsenal v Manchester United, 2000-01

Perhaps better known for scoring goals at the end of brilliant runs, this goal at Highbury showed that the Frenchman could score special goals of different types. Against Manchester United in 2000, Henry turned to smash in an unstoppable volley from outside the United penalty area.

3. Wayne Rooney, Manchester United v Manchester City, 2010-11

Spectacular goals tend to be even more memorable when they come in big games, and Wayne Rooney’s bicycle kick against local rivals City definitely was unforgettable. In even his great career it would be hard to think of Wayne Rooney ever having scored a better goal.

2. Tony Yeboah, Leeds United v Wimbledon, 1995-96

A scorer of stunning goals on a regular basis, Tony Yeboah’s strike against Wimbledon was outstanding even by his standards. Juggling the ball, Yeboah then waltzed past the Wimbledon defence before unleashing a vicious right foot shot from the edge of the area. Yeboah scored a hat-trick in this game, and his performance showed just why he was was one of the best Premier League strikers of the 1990s.

1. David Beckham, Manchester United v Wimbledon, 1996-97

David Beckham’s lofted strike from the halfway line was pretty much unprecedented in the top flight of English football. While, though Wayne Rooney for Manchester United and Charlie Adam for Stoke City have scored goals from the halfway line in the Premier League since it’s the Beckham effort that really stays in one’s memory. With Wimbledon ‘keeper Neil Sullivan off his line, Beckham effectively chipped him from the halfway line for possibly the best goal in Premier League history.