The Best Ever Premier League Free Kick Goals?

Taking a good free kick often requires a very specialist technique that few Premier League players can really perfect but when players get it right, free kicks can be some of the most spectacular goals in a season. From beautifully curved efforts that find the top corner to free kicks that look like they would break the net, what are the six best free kicks in Premier League history?

1. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Portsmouth

Former Manchester United player Ronaldo perfected his taste for the spectacular during his time in Manchester and he was always a threat from set pieces. This fantastic free kick was arguably the best of the bunch and gave Portsmouth’s David James no chance.

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2. Matt Le Tissier vs Wimbledon

Few players ever possessed the technique of former Southampton star Matt Le Tissier. This sublime free kick against Wimbledon was a unique strike as Le Tissier flicked the ball up and smashed it past the stranded keeper.

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3. John Arne Riise vs Manchester United

Sometimes hitting the ball as hard as you possibly can does just as good a job as getting the curve on a ball just right. Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise perfected the rocket free kick with his left foot and this goal against Manchester United was an example of how deadly Riise could be from set pieces.

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