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da bet esporte: In light of the launch of the new football gaming phenomenon that is ‘Goaldash’ I decided to look at the six of the best free kick goals In the Premier League.
Taking a good free kick often requires a very specialist technique that few Premier League players can really perfect but when players get it right, free kicks can be some of the most spectacular goals in a season. From beautifully curved efforts that find the top corner to free kicks that look like they would break the net, what are the six best free kicks in Premier League history?
1. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Portsmouth
Former Manchester United player Ronaldo perfected his taste for the spectacular during his time in Manchester and he was always a threat from set pieces. This fantastic free kick was arguably the best of the bunch and gave Portsmouth’s David James no chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylVOb7uIQKQ
2. Matt Le Tissier vs Wimbledon
Few players ever possessed the technique of former Southampton star Matt Le Tissier. This sublime free kick against Wimbledon was a unique strike as Le Tissier flicked the ball up and smashed it past the stranded keeper.
3. John Arne Riise vs Manchester United
Sometimes hitting the ball as hard as you possibly can does just as good a job as getting the curve on a ball just right. Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise perfected the rocket free kick with his left foot and this goal against Manchester United was an example of how deadly Riise could be from set pieces.
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4. Alex vs Arsenal
In a similar fashion to Riise’s bullet free kicks, Chelsea defender Alex is a specialist for the long-range spectacular strike. When Alex gets it right no goalkeeper has a chance to stop the net nearly breaking in half and this goal against Arsenal is the perfect example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pdma0rVBi4&feature=related
5. David Beckham vs Everton
Any list of the best free kicks would not be complete with a David Beckham strike. The former Manchester United midfielder was the king of finding the top corner of the net with a free kick and this goal against Everton was one of his best as Beckham beautifully finds the right angle and the top corner.
6. Steven Gerrard vs Newcastle
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has a habit of scoring impressive long-range goals and this free kick gave Newcastle’s Shay Given no chance. Gerrard managed to get enough power for the ball to rocket past Given whilst keeping the accuracy that saw it fly into the roof of the net.
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