Antonio Valencia’s spectacular effort against Everton characterises Manchester United’s new-found attacking venom.
The Red Devils have put their goalscoring woes behind them, having plundered 15 goals in their first five games of the season. The attacking threat of Romelu Lukaku, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and co. has delivered, but a former winger-turned-full back has topped the lot today at Old Trafford.
Just four minutes into Wayne Rooney’s first return to Old Trafford since his move to Everton, United captain Antonio Valencia unleashed a rare, ungodly strike to render Everton ‘keeper Jordan Pickford utterly helpless.
Famed for his crossing with his patented right foot, Valencia tucked in on this occasion with Everton playing deep. Nemanja Matic sent the ball across the edge of the Toffees’ box, as the excellent Ecuadorian met the ball on a quick half-volley.
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Still getting over that Valencia goal. I mean, I've seen him belt crosses at that speed before, but Christ, that was something else.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 17, 2017
Paul Pogba spinning in his hospital bed as Valencia manages to score a goal he's been attempting all season
— ManUtdMindset (@ManUtdMindset) September 17, 2017
Antonio Valencia at half-time catching up with the reaction to his goal on Twitter
https://t.co/l9VRlBts4X— ManUtdMindset (@ManUtdMindset) September 17, 2017
Cafu has posters of Antonio Valencia on his bedroom wall. Icon.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) September 17, 2017
As one of the remaining stars from the Alex Ferguson era, Valencia commands a fan-favourite status among the Old Trafford faithful, a status that has just gotten a lot stronger.
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