![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you thought those might be the most goals scored in a football match though, prepare to be shocked!ĭuring the early days of football, games ending with high scores were much more common, considering that the game had yet to become professional and highly organised teams would often face off against amateur sides. Or Bayern Munich’s 5-1 crushing of Arsenal in the 2016/17 Champions League. Manchester City’s 6-1 demolition of Manchester United in the 2011 Manchester Derby, for example. The most memorable games are the ones with an incredible amount of goals. For all the talent available at Tottenham, skillful passing at Arsenal and sheer quality at Manchester City, the best goalscorers lifted the Premier League trophy. Their play was somewhat simple and straightforward and they were often the team with the lower possession stats, particularly so against the so-called 'better' sides. Claudio Ranieri’s side did well in defence, yet still conceded regularly. Goals win games and while we all love to see 'the beautiful game' played in a free-flowing, pass-and-move style, it's still a results business.īrazilian legend Pelé - widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time - was extremely skillful with the ball at his feet and great to watch, but he is best known for scoring goals - lots of them.Īnd look at Leicester City’s shock Premier League title victory in the 2015/16 season. Heroic defensive performances and dominant possession are all well and good, but they don't count for much if you can't put the ball in the back of the net. ![]()
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