The Premier League 2025-26 season delivered a stunning array of goals, from long-range screamers to crucial title-deciding strikes. Here, we revisit the best of the best.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool vs Manchester City)
Most free-kicks follow a predictable path, but Dominik Szoboszlai's effort against Manchester City defied logic. With only two men in the wall, the Hungarian unleashed a ferocious strike from distance that jiggled, dipped, and swerved at improbable angles. Gianluigi Donnarumma, anticipating an inswinger, was caught flat-footed as the ball screamed past him and in off the post. It was an unsaveable masterpiece.
Harrison Reed (Fulham vs Liverpool)
Harrison Reed's goal was unfeasible. Trailing Liverpool in stoppage time, the substitute controlled a pass 25 yards out and, with his first touch, unleashed a right-footed rocket that burned into the top corner. With an xG of just 0.04, this was a goal of pure improbability, sparking wild celebrations at Craven Cottage.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth vs Tottenham)
Antoine Semenyo's final act for Bournemouth was a fitting farewell. In the 96th minute, he exchanged passes with David Brooks, controlled near the corner of the box, and drove a low shot across the goalkeeper into the far corner. The goal ended an 11-game winless run and capped his rise from lower-league loans to Premier League stardom.
Patrick Dorgu (Arsenal vs Manchester United)
After a shaky start under Ruben Amorim, Patrick Dorgu found his stride on the left wing. Against Arsenal, he combined with Bruno Fernandes, controlled a bouncing ball under pressure, and volleyed left-footed into the roof of the net—in off the bar for a perfect finish. It was a moment of sheer audacity.
Alex Iwobi (Fulham vs Tottenham)
Alex Iwobi's goal was a genre of its own. Picking up the ball 40 yards out, he played a quick one-two, then caressed a side-footer that curled the wrong way—swinging in rather than out—and scooshed into the far corner without touching the ground. A unique strike that defied convention.
Leandro Trossard (West Ham vs Arsenal)
Leandro Trossard's goal was the most important of the season. With Arsenal needing a win to keep their title hopes alive, Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice combined to set up Trossard, whose low instafinish sparked a Gary Neville goalgasm. It was the moment Arsenal knew they could end their 22-year title drought.
