Video: Top 5 free-kicks of 2016

#4 Philippe Coutinho, Arsenal vs. Liverpool, 14th August 2016

(Video Courtesy: ROMALDINHO YouTube Channel)

One of the first matches of the new season and what a terrific match-up it was to be. Arsenal had started the match really well, and were up by two goals to nil at nearly the stroke of half-time. Then Liverpool won a free-kick around 25 yards from the goal.

Up stepped the dazzling Brazilian and curled a sumptuous strike, into the top left corner, beating Petr Cech effectively. That goal quietened the Emirates to a hush. The Reds took that goal’s momentum into the second half, eventually winning the game 3-4 in the thrilling 7 goal encounter.

Coutinho went on to score a brace but nothing matched the beauty of his half-time strike.