The 2025-26 Premier League season delivered a wealth of spectacular goals, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alex Iwobi redefining the boundaries of possibility. Yet, it was Leandro Trossard's strike that carried the most weight, sealing Arsenal's first title in 22 years.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool vs Manchester City)
Free-kicks often follow a predictable pattern, but Szoboszlai's effort against Manchester City defied logic. With only two men in the wall, the Hungarian unleashed a ferocious strike that swerved and dipped at improbable angles. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma misjudged the trajectory, and the ball screamed past him into the net, three-quarters of the way up the post. It was an unsaveable masterpiece.
Harrison Reed (Fulham vs Liverpool)
Harrison Reed's goal was a study in improbability. Coming on as a substitute, his first touch was a control 25 yards out. With teammates expecting a cross, he instead unleashed a right-footed rocket that nestled into the top corner. With an expected goals (xG) of just 0.04, this strike was a statistical anomaly and a moment of pure brilliance.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth vs Tottenham)
Antoine Semenyo's farewell goal for Bournemouth was a fitting tribute. After a sharp one-two with David Brooks, he controlled and measured a low shot that evaded the goalkeeper, ending an 11-match winless run. It was a perfect finish to his Bournemouth career before his move to Manchester City.
Patrick Dorgu (Arsenal vs Manchester United)
Patrick Dorgu's transformation under Ruben Amorim was remarkable. After moving from left-back to left-wing, he scored a stunning goal at the Emirates. Collecting a pass on the back foot, he combined with Bruno Fernandes, then volleyed the ball into the top corner off the bar. It was a goal that showcased his newfound confidence and composure.
Alex Iwobi (Fulham vs Tottenham)
Alex Iwobi's goal against Spurs was a genre unto itself. Picking up the ball 40 yards out, he advanced, played a quick one-two, and then caressed a side-footer that curled the wrong way, swinging in and scooshing low into the far corner without touching the ground. It was a goal unlike any seen before in almost two centuries of football.
Leandro Trossard (West Ham vs Arsenal)
Leandro Trossard's strike was the most consequential of the season. With the score goalless and seven minutes remaining, Martin Ødegaard set up Declan Rice, who squared to Trossard. His low instafinish sparked wild celebrations and effectively secured Arsenal's first league title in 22 years. It was a moment of pure drama and precision.
