Gary Neville believes Alejandro Garnacho’s beautiful acrobatic objective at Everton tops Wayne Rooney’s Manchester derby winner from 2011 – describing the strike because the “best overhead kick” he is ever seen.
In Manchester United’s 3-0 Tremendous Sunday win over Everton, Garnacho shocked Goodison Park along with his effort after simply three minutes, arching again to attach with Diogo Dalot’s cross to fireplace 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 on account of it being “gymnastics, not football”.
“I’ve not seen as good a goal as that from an overhead kick. That was the most beautiful overhead kick,” he stated on the Gary Neville Podcast.
“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 an incredible objective at that time within the sport.
“However as we speak, 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 ft shortly after which throws himself within the air.
“I performed soccer at an expert stage 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!
“Most players wouldn’t know how to do that: it’s gymnastic and acrobatic. It’s gymnastics – that’s not football. It’s the best overhead kick I’ve ever seen.
“There might 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 will get in your facet, 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 believe Rooney’s is near it however Garnacho’s is simply higher.”
Keane: Rooney’s strike is best due to event
Fellow Sky Sports activities pundit Keane disagreed with Neville, nonetheless, because the event of a Manchester derby winner acts in Rooney’s favour.
“Absolutely amazing, we had a great view of it,” stated Keane of the Garnacho objective at half-time. “It’s very hard to talk about it because I’ve never done it in my life but the contact he makes and the skill levels…
“I am normally important of goalkeepers however I’ll let him off with this one. An excellent objective.
“It gets better every time you see it. Very few players in the world can do that. It’s nice to see some young players doing well at Man Utd.
“You’d watch that every one day.”
When requested to check it to Rooney’s strike, Keane replied: “Does it [the Rooney goal] hit his shin though?
“It isn’t as clear [a strike]. That positively hits Wayne’s shin, however I am not taking that away from him.
“The importance of the goal, the fact it was against City – it does hit his shin but it’s an amazing goal.
“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:
Man Utd goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho to Sky Sports activities:
“I can’t believe it! 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.”
Might or not it’s the most effective objective of the season? “Oh yeah, probably. It’s still November, but…”
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag to Sky Sports activities:
“The season is still long but it’s probably the goal of the season. But the build-up was very good, it’s about switching and dynamics. But the finish is fantastic.”
Sky Sports activities’ Karen Carney at Goodison Park:
“As soon as it was coming over, you’re just thinking oh my goodness, he’s made the contact, and it was so early on in the game.
“Every little thing about it was optimistic, high quality, and simply at that second it was simply pure class. There’s nothing extra to say from me.”