With Robin van Persie unleashing a stunner to lead Manchester United to their 20th Premier League title on Monday night, there is no doubt a huge interest in judging where his goal ranks on the list of best goals.
Check out below some of the best first-time volley goals of all time in the Premier League and decide where Robin van Persie stands. The list is in no way conclusive, of course.
Paul Scholes (Manchester United) vs Bradford, March 25, 2000.
Alan Shearer (Newcastle) vs Everton, December 21st, 2002.
Paolo Di Canio (West Ham) vs Wimbledon, March 26, 2000.
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) vs Everton, Dec 10, 2011.
Paul Scholes (Manchester United) vs Aston Villa, Dec 23rd, 2006.
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) vs Newcastle, April 24, 2005.
Tony Yeboah (Leeds United) vs Liverpool, Aug 21, 1995.
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) vs Charlton, Sep 30th, 2006.
Danny Rose (Tottenham) vs Arsenal, April 14, 2010.
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) vs Manchester City, Feb 12, 2011.