Manchester City: A Look at 20 Great Goals
Daniel Morehead@@danny11mContributor IIIDecember 14, 2011Manchester City: A Look at 20 Great Goals
Manchester City have become the entertainers of the Barclays Premier League this season, hitting an impressive 49 goals in 15 games—an average of 3.26 goals per contest.
Here are 20 goals of supreme quality, technique and importance from Manchester City in the Premier League era.
Enjoy the goals!
Georgi Kinkladze vs Southampton
Starting with a classic from Kinky. Georgi Kinkladze jinks his way through what seems to be the entire Saints defence before cheekily chipping the goalkeeper.
David Silva vs Blackpool
David Silva demonstrating his phenomenal close footwork to bewilder the Blackpool defence.
Paul Dickov vs Gillingham
Arguably City's most important goal in modern history, it should not be forgotten that Paul Dickov's injury time equaliser at Wembley was a fantastic finish in its own right.
Mario Balotelli vs Aston Villa
Quick thinking and quicker feet from Mario Balotelli as he improvises an overhead kick.
Michael Tarnat vs Blackburn
Veteran left-back Michael Tarnat blasts an extremely long range free kick past Brad Friedal as City beat Blackburn to go top of the table.
Shaun Wright-Phillips vs Manchester United
Goal at 3:28. Shaun Wright-Phillips races from inside his own half before completing an emphatic derby victory.
Eyal Berkovic vs Ipswich
Israeli playmaker Eyal Berkovic shows his eye for goal with a volley direct from a corner.
Elano vs Newcastle
Elano opens his Manchester City account with a screamer. Perfect precision into the top corner.
Stephen Ireland vs Reading
A last gasp winner for City as Stephen Ireland executes a sublime running volley.
Craig Bellamy vs Manchester United
A disappointing derby overall, but the performance of Craig Bellamy was one plus point for the blues.
Eyal Berkovic vs Norwich
Eyal Berkovic shows pace isn't everything as he outwits the Norwich defenders.
Sergio Aguero vs Swansea
Sergio Aguero marked his City debut with two goals during a 30-minute cameo. A 30-yard screamer in the last minute announced Kun's arrival in the Barclays Premier League.
Shaun Goater vs Gillingham
A goal made through the flair of Ali Benarbia, finished expertly by the goal-machine Shaun Goater.
Michael Johnson vs Derby
City's eight month goal drought at the City of Manchester Stadium was ended in style by academy product Michael Johnson.
Edin Dzeko vs Manchester United
(Goal at 2:20)
Edin Dzeko finishes United's humiliation in the demolition derby after a mouth-watering through ball from David Silva.
Elano vs Middlesbrough
A horrendous day for City's traveling faithful (made even worse by the freezing weather, it was sunny when we left Manchester!) Elano provided the only moment of quality from a player in a blue shirt.
Sergio Aguero vs Villarreal
A goal made remarkable by zero panic in possession, which was remarkable considering the time on the clock and the importance of the result. Sergio Aguero caps a magnificent team effort.
Shaun Wright-Phillips vs Aalborg
Trademark Shaun Wright-Phillips as City brush aside Aalborg in the UEFA cup.
Robinho vs Twente
Robinho cuts inside from the edge of the area before hitting an unstoppable shot past the goalkeeper.