The Premier League is the most watched football league across the world and its entertainment value is unparalleled.
Its foundations are unpredictability, drama, brilliance, controversy, and imperatively, iconic goals that will be replayed for generations to come.
Here, NetBet delves into the debate and attempts the impossible job of narrowing down five of the greatest goals in Premier League history.
Erik Lamela, Arsenal vs Tottenham, 2021
This was a game that turned out to be less than memorable for Lamela as he was sent off and part of the losing Spurs side at the Emirates.
But this goal wasn’t just chosen because it is fresh in the mind. The audacity of a player pulling off the ‘rabona’ skill in a crowded area in a North London derby should not be underestimated.
Of course, Lamela has a history of scoring with the ‘rabona’ technique; his effort from 20-yards against Greek side Asteras Tripolis in the Europa League seven years ago almost broke the internet.
And what summed up the goal against Arsenal best was the bewildered reaction of his own teammate, Sergio Regullion.
Lamela improvised and generated incredible power to hit low through Thomas Partey’s legs and beyond Bernd Leno.
Johan Elmander, Bolton vs Wolves, 2010
Elmander won’t go down in the Hall of Fame along with other Premier League greats on this list, but what he did at Molineux in a Bolton shirt in 2010 wrote his own name in the history books.
When thinking of great Premier League goals, this may not immediately jump out but this effort was special in its own right.
The Swedish striker controlled the ball in a tight space, surrounded by three Wolves defenders, but managed to pirouette in a flash with five deft touches.
And the finish that followed was almost as nonchalant as the unbelievable skill, as he stroked calmly beyond the goalkeeper.
Alan Shearer, Newcastle vs Everton 2002
Shearer has 260 Premier League goals to choose from, but he defines this as his greatest and who could argue?
It wouldn’t feel right to not include Shearer on this list, the best goalscorer the league has ever seen who netted every type of goal thinkable.
Scored in the same year as Bergkamp’s artistry at St James’ Park, Shearer’s thunderous volley against Everton almost took the roof off.
Shearer was one of the purist strikers of a football and his volley combined perfect technique with extraordinary power from just outside the box.
Dennis Bergkamp, Newcastle vs Arsenal 2002
The debate whether he meant it rages on after 19 years, but those who knew Bergkamp know he did.
This skill in question was the hypnotizing flick to beat his man after receiving the ball from teammate Robert Pires at St James’ Park.
Bergkamp used the inside of his left boot to flick beyond the Newcastle defender, turned the other way, then stayed composed to finish into the bottom corner.
It was a mesmerising moment from one of the most gifted players English football has seen.
For many, this will go down as the greatest goal in Premier League history.
Robin Van Persie, Manchester United vs Aston Villa 2013
The pass, the run and the finish from two of the Premier’s League’s most iconic strikers to seal Manchester United’s last domestic crown.
This combination from Wayne Rooney and Van Persie was sheer artistry and set United on their way to their 20th Premier League title.
Rooney, unlucky not to make this list for numerous wonder goals over years, turned provider from deep with a Hail-Mary over the top and Van Persie displayed awesome technique to watch the ball over his shoulder and smash a volley past startled Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan.