The Premier League began in 1992 and has seen tens of thousands of goals scored.
The archives of England’s top flight is a treasure trove littered with stunning strikes, incredible volleys, powerful headers and well-worked team-inspired tap-ins.
Although it is virtually impossible to condense nearly 30,000 goals into the best 10, HITC have given it a good go.
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the greatest-ever goals scored on one of football’s grandest stages.
10. Gareth Bale vs Stoke (2010)
Gareth Bale scored many memorable goals during his first six years at Tottenham Hotspur but none were more iconic than the acrobatic overhead kick he scored against Stoke City in 2010.
The Welshman’s volley, which was from a tight angle, was executed with such speed and precision that it is one of the best goals to be scored in the Premier League era.
9. Paul Scholes vs Aston Villa (2006)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is famous for two things — his loyalty to one club and the screamers he scored for them.
After coming through Manchester United’s youth academy, Scholes is part of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players and scored 155 goals for the Red Devils during his 22 years with the club.
Out of them all, though, it was his edge-of-the-box volley against Aston Villa in 2006 which is most memorable. The Englishman hit the ball, which was headed out to him from a corner, first time and unleashed a devastating volley.
8. Jack Wilshere vs Norwich (2013)
Jack Wilshere’s beautifully crafted goal against Norwich City in 2013 is widely regarded as the greatest team goal ever to be scored in the Premier League.
The amazingly orchestrated team goal saw Wilshere link up with Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud before beating a helpless John Ruddy from close range.
The midfielder’s stunning goal perfectly showcased Arsenal’s fluid style of football under Arsene Wenger.
7. Tony Yeboah vs Liverpool (1995)
Tony Yeboah’s stunning strike against Liverpool makes our Top 10 list.
The forward unleashed a thunderous volley from outside the box against Liverpool in 1995. The former Leeds United man’s screamer is still played over and over today, and it’s not hard to see why.
6. Paolo Di Canio vs Wimbledon (2000)
Paolo Di Canio is one of the Premier League’s biggest characters. The maverick Italian entertained fans for the seven years he was in England but it was his time with West Ham which he’s most remembered for.
The forward’s scissor-kick volley against Wimbledon in 2000, which came from Trevor Sinclair’s pinpoint cross, is one of the most aesthetically pleasing goals in Premier League history and has a deserving place in our Top 10.
5. Andros Townsend vs. Man City (2018)
Not only did Crystal Palace pull off a huge upset by beating Manchester City 3-2 in the Premier League in 2018, but the match produced one of the greatest-ever goals.
Midfielder Andros Townsend scored the third goal of the match after he unleashed a truly sensational strike from well outside of City’s box. Goalkeeper Ederson was well beaten, proving just how good Townsend’s volley was.
4. Alejandro Garnacho vs Everton (2023)
Some may argue that Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick goal against Everton in 2023 deserves to be higher, and it might have been had it not been for the underwhelming occasion.
Unlike another Manchester United player’s bicycle kick goal, Garnacho’s strike didn’t come against the club’s crosstown rivals. It was sensational nonetheless, though.
The young Argentine opened the scoring against Everton during what turned out to be an easy 3-0 win for the Red Devils. Garnacho’s superb overhead kick silenced Goodison Park and deservingly won ‘Goal of the Season’ that year.
3. Thierry Henry vs Manchester United (2000)
Thierry Henry set England’s top flight alive during his eight years at Highbury. The Frenchman is widely regarded as the Premier League’s best-ever striker and his volley against Manchester United in 2000 proved why.
Although from a distance and a very tight angle, Henry’s superb touch and volley beat Fabien Barthez. The forward’s effortless magic was a testament to his skill, strength and finesse.
2. Dennis Bergkamp vs Newcastle (2002)
Another Arsenal player makes our Top 10.
Playmaker Dennis Bergkamp mesmerised Premier League fans over 10 years. The Dutchman scored 120 goals for the Gunners, but his most iconic came against Newcastle United in 2002.
Bergkamp’s unique turn and finish against the Magpies is often discussed as the best, not only of his career but also in the Premier League’s era.
The Ajax youth star pirouetted past Nikos Dabizas before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Shay Given. Genius.
1. Wayne Rooney vs. Manchester City (2011)
Not only is Wayne Rooney Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals, but his Derby-winning goal against rivals Manchester City in 2011 is regarded as, not just his best-ever but the Premier League’s best-ever.
The retired Englishman scored an acrobatic bicycle kick following a deflected cross from Nani. While some argue Garnacho’s was technically better, the occasion of the fixture is what narrowly sets the pair’s tremendous goals apart.
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