Andros Townsend goal: Reaction to Crystal Palace winger's strike against Man City
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It was in the moment it left his boot, as they say
Call off the search - we've got our goal of the season (maybe?) and we're not even halfway through the campaign.
Andros Townsend etched his name on the award with a stupendous strike for Crystal Palace against Manchester City on Saturday.
The winger lashed in a left-footed volley from 30 yards, bang-smack into Ederson's top-right corner.
"It's definitely the best goal of my career, against the best side I've ever played," said Townsend.
"It sat up perfectly for me, I knew I couldn't take a touch as City would have been on me and on the counter - and as soon as it left my foot I knew it had a good chance."
Haven't seen it? Match of the Day is on at 22:30 GMT on BBC One - make sure you tune in - and presenter Gary Lineker was impressed.
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright dusted off a few emojis...
Ex-Newcastle striker Alan Shearer said: "That goal from Andros Townsend - wow. The technique is incredible. You might as well stop Goal of the Season now because nothing is beating that."
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And Townsend's team-mate Pape Souare may not have been in the Palace squad, but showed he's a team player by getting his phone out and applauding the strike...
