10. Scott Arfield (Burnley) v Chelsea
The Scottish midfielder’s smoothly struck volley only served to provoke Chelsea but it was an elegant way for Burnley to mark their return
9. Lee Cattermole (Sunderland) v WBA
He does not score many but the player who has become Sunderland’s linchpin displayed an uncanny level of accuracy
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8. Mauro Zárate (West Ham) v Palace
The pick of several sumptuous strikes at one of those rare games where West Ham fans have little to moan about
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7. Aiden McGeady (Everton) v Leicester
There were three men on the line but the composed McGeady spied the one place that would beat them all
6. Alberto Moreno (Liverpool) v Tottenham Hotspur
After suffering criticism for his slips against Manchester City the defender produces a true solo goal, winning the ball and storming forward.
5. Mame Biram Diouf (Stoke) v Manchester City
The Senegalese striker displayed strength, speed and composure as well as a delightful ability to nutmeg both a defender and keeper
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4. Ki Sung Yueng (Swansea) v Manchester United
The first goal of the new season was fittingly newsworthy as it exposed United’s frailties while being aesthetically pleasing.
3. Nathan Dyer (Swansea) v WBA
A goal that illustrates the best of Dyer with his skipping agility and of Gylfi Sigurdsson, who has become the assist king of the season so far.
2. André Schürrle (Chelsea) v Burnley
A precise, intelligent goal with Branislav Ivanovic spotting Cesc Fàbregas whose cushioned, first-time pass to the German was the epitome of laid-back genius.
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1. Wayne Routledge (Swansea City) v WBA
He jumps so high, with such agility and a sense of real joy that it looks like a comic strip wonder goal