5. Mohammed Diame - Wigan 1-3 Bolton - Perhaps any other week the lad would find him further up on our list. After a weekend filled with so many pearlers though the Senegalese did well to even make fifth in the end. Following impressive persistance from The Latics Ben Watson, Diame found the ball at his feet 25 yards out slightly to the left of Jussi Jaaskelainens goal, despite shaping his body so it was apparent to the whole DW what he was attempting, he bent a beautiful, unstoppable effort into the top corner. Jaaskelainen is no mug, but two of him would not of kept it out. A real rocket that lit up an otherwise a very ordinary affair.
4. Robin Van Persie - Arsenal 2-1 Sunderland - Where oh where would Arsenal be without this man? Sunday afternoon at The Emirates did nothing but persuade Arsene Wenger to get that chequebook open and lock the Dutchman down for the next 6 years. After giving his side the lead, The Gunners were pegged back by a Seb Larsson strike we will meet later. RVP was not about to be upstaged on his hallowed turf though, after Arsenal were awarded a free-kick very much to the left of goal from all of 30 yards, there was no doubt in Van Persie's mind where it was heading, and sure enough a peach of an effort followed into the Sunderland net. It was only unfortunate his earlier 'Bergkamp esque' right-footed lob hit the post, else we would of been talking Top 5 for the season, nevermind week. Cracking free-kick nonetheless.
3. James Milner - Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa - City sent out a warning to the rest of the Premier League on Saturday, despite having 75% of their squad returning from a tasking international break they were able to thump decent looking Aston Villa 4-1 at The Etihad, whilst leaving Messes Silva, Nasri and Dzeko on the bench and having little Kun Aguero out injured. After what analysts described as one of the 'passes of the season' by Milner, he caught up with play and held his position outside of the D. Gareth Barry slotted it into his path and using his stride he bent an outstanding effort with the inside of his foot away from Shay Given into the far top corner. Any other week would've nicked our #1 spot. A goal of unbelievable technique.
2. Sebastian Larsson - Arsenal 2-1 Sunderland - Here it is, the one mentioned earlier - Really what was attempted by Robin Van Persie could be seen as average in comparison to this beauty of a dead ball by the specialist Swede. Dead centre of goal 25 yards out there was absolutely no doubt over who was taking command of the situation, Larrson is creating a bit of a profile for himself following his move to the North-East from Birmingham, and this effort won't harm it one bit. The set piece bent into the top corner like a postage stamp, curling away from Wojciech Szczesny. You will not see a better free-kick all season, unless another hit by this lad, as good as any in The Premier League in such situations.
1. Shola Ameobi - Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - This goal left many a football fan speechless, Newcastle United had twice fallen behind home to a resurgent Spurs and were facing down the barrel of defeat. Toon cult figure Shola Ameobi had been bought on, despite his impressive haul of goals over the years, it was not expected to be extended in the final 10 minutes here. On the contrary following a brave ariel challenge from Cheik Tiote, a Cabaye through ball fell into big Shola's path, having just entered the penalty area far left, there was still no apparent danger. Shola Ameobi doesn't have the left foot of Roberto Carlos does he? Or does he? What a strike! The effort straight across Brad Friedel was pinpoint, clean as a whistle, I'm not sure how many of those 71 Toon goals he's netted with his left, but I'm sure that'll be the best, perhaps of any. The angle from behind Friedel really shows the accuracy Shola produced. Quite astonishing, a great way to equalise and end a memorable second half but more importantly a great way to finish off our 5 Of the best! An outstanding weekend of Premier League quality!
This weeks winner - Shola Ameobi's left-footed arrow from an impossible angle.
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