Gary Neville believes Alejandro Garnacho’s gorgeous acrobatic objective at Everton tops Wayne Rooney’s Manchester derby winner from 2011 – describing the strike because the “greatest overhead kick” he is ever seen.
In Manchester United’s 3-0 Tremendous Sunday win over Everton, Garnacho surprised Goodison Park along with his effort after simply three minutes, arching again to attach with Diogo Dalot’s cross to fireside previous Jordan Pickford.
Comparisons have been instantly drawn between that objective and Rooney’s winner for Man Utd vs rivals Metropolis in 2011, however Neville says Garnacho’s effort tops it attributable to it being “gymnastics, not soccer”.
“I’ve not seen nearly as good a objective as that from an overhead kick. That was probably the most lovely overhead kick,” he stated on the Gary Neville Podcast.
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Gary Neville says Alejandro Garnacho’s effort for Manchester United towards Everton was the best overhead kick scored within the Premier League.
“Do you keep in mind that Olivier Giroud [scorpion kick] objective which was a spectacular objective and I might by no means seen that earlier than? I used to be there that day and the day Wayne Rooney scored towards Man Metropolis, that was a tremendous objective at that time within the sport.
“However right this moment, I felt it [Garnacho’s goal] was one thing I’ve not seen earlier than. The factor that struck me right away was the actual fact he needed to transfer away, he is available in and comes again out, strikes his toes shortly after which throws himself within the air.
“I performed soccer at an expert degree for a very long time, I can not try this, not simply the overhead kick however even getting within the air to have the ability to make contact with the ball – as a result of I might assume I might break my neck!
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We check out among the greatest bicycle kicks within the historical past of the Premier League, following Alejandro Garnacho’s gorgeous strike towards Everton.
“Most gamers would not know the way to do this: it is gymnastic and acrobatic. It is gymnastics – that is not soccer. It is one of the best overhead kick I’ve ever seen.
“There will probably be folks debating that now and getting earlier overhead kicks. Nevertheless it’s not a bicycle kick, it is an overhead kick. There are occasions you may get in your aspect, into that place. We are able to all try this. However to get into the place Garnacho did, I’ve by no means seen that earlier than. I feel Rooney’s is near it however Garnacho’s is simply higher.”
Keane: Rooney’s strike is best due to event
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Roy Keane claims that Alejandro Garnacho’s unbelievable overhead kick towards Everton is best than Wayne Rooney’s effort within the Manchester derby as a result of it was a cleaner strike of the ball.
Fellow Sky Sports activities pundit Keane disagreed with Neville, nevertheless, because the event of a Manchester derby winner acts in Rooney’s favour.
“Completely superb, we had an awesome view of it,” stated Keane of the Garnacho objective at half-time. “It’s extremely arduous to speak about it as a result of I’ve by no means performed it in my life however the contact he makes and the talent ranges…
“I am often essential of goalkeepers however I’ll let him off with this one. A superb objective.
“It will get higher each time you see it. Only a few gamers on this planet can try this. It is good to see some younger gamers doing effectively at Man Utd.
“You’d watch that every one day.”
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Watch each angle of Alejandro Garnacho’s lovely overhead kick for Manchester United towards Everton as his strike helped the Crimson Devils to a 3-0 win.
When requested to match it to Rooney’s strike, Keane replied: “Does it [the Rooney goal] hit his shin although?
“It is not as clear [a strike]. That positively hits Wayne’s shin, however I am not taking that away from him.
“The significance of the objective, the actual fact it was towards Metropolis – it does hit his shin nevertheless it’s a tremendous objective.
“It is a cleaner hit by Garnacho however perhaps due to the event, it would simply edge it in direction of Wayne.”
What Garnacho and the others stated:
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho replicate on the Crimson Devils’ 3-0 win over Everton and Garnacho’s ridiculous overhead kick.
Man Utd goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho to Sky Sports activities:
“I can not imagine it! I did not see how I scored, I simply listened to the sound and thought, ‘Oh my God’. It is one of the best objective I’ve scored, after all.”
Might it’s one of the best objective of the season? “Oh yeah, most likely. It is nonetheless November, however…”
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag to Sky Sports activities:
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Erik ten Hag praised Alejandro Garnacho’s particular strike for Manchester United after his overhead kick opener helped the Crimson Devils to a 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
“The season remains to be lengthy nevertheless it’s most likely the objective of the season. However the build-up was excellent, it is about switching and dynamics. However the end is unbelievable.”
Sky Sports activities’ Karen Carney at Goodison Park:
“As quickly because it was coming over, you are simply pondering oh my goodness, he is made the contact, and it was so early on within the sport.
“All the pieces about it was optimistic, high quality, and simply at that second it was simply pure class. There’s nothing extra to say from me.”