(Video) OTD in 2006: Paul Scholes scores one of the greatest volleys in Premier League history

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.

Footage courtesy of Manchester United.

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