Alejandro Garnacho: Could the goal by the Manchester United winger already be the standout contender for Goal of the Season?

“I’ve never witnessed such a remarkable overhead kick in a stadium before, and I was there when Wayne Rooney scored against Manchester City,” expressed Gary Neville, offering high praise to Alejandro Garnacho for his outstanding goal in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Everton.

The 19-year-old Argentine winger seized the moment in the third minute at Goodison Park, meeting Diogo Dalot’s cross from about 15 yards out and executing a breathtaking overhead kick into the top corner.

In disbelief, Garnacho shared, “I can’t believe it, to be honest. I didn’t see how I scored; I just listened to the crowd and said, ‘oh my God.'”

Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman, summarizing on BBC Radio 5 Live, described it as a “jaw-dropping moment,” highlighting the entire sequence of the play, from the cross-field pass to the underlapping run and the stunning finish.

Gary Neville, now a pundit on Sky Sports, added, “That is a magical, magical goal. We will see that a few times this season. That is one of the best you will ever see.”

Contrastingly, spare a thought for Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, who scored a fantastic goal against Luton Town, only to have it overshadowed by Garnacho’s brilliance.

United boss Erik ten Hag acknowledged the exceptional finish, labeling it “incredible” and “world-class,” but emphasized that Garnacho has room for growth to reach the levels of players like Wayne Rooney or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils captain, dubbed the goal “superb” and praised Garnacho as a “special kid.” BBC Radio 5 Live commentator John Murray likened the goal to iconic moments, citing Mark Hughes and Wayne Rooney, placing Garnacho’s acrobatic effort among the best he’s seen live.

As discussions arise about the goal’s rank among overhead kicks, the consensus leans toward acknowledging Garnacho’s goal as a spectacular addition to the pantheon of memorable strikes.