On this day 16 years ago, Paul Scholes struck one of the finest volleys you’ll ever see in football.
In a Premier League clash at Villa Park, Manchester United were already leading their opponents 1-0 in the 60th minute of the match.
A United corner turned scrappy in the penalty area before being headed outside the box towards the No.18. It fell perfectly for Scholes to hit it first-time, watch it dip under the crossbar and hit the back of the net. Villa’s goalkeeper, who had opted to wear some ever-fashionable tracksuit bottoms, had absolutely no chance of stopping it.
The co-commentator labelled it the Goal of the Season.
🚨 On this day in 2006, Paul Scholes scored one of the greatest Premier League goals.#MUFC 😍🔴
pic.twitter.com/Zs9egowiK5— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) December 23, 2022
Footage courtesy of Manchester United.