Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United Everton 2023-24Getty

WATCH: Goal of the Season already won! Alejandro Garnacho channels Cristiano Ronaldo with unbelievable overhead kick to put Man Utd in front against Everton after just three minutes

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  • Argentine winger broke the deadlock in style
  • Memories of former Red Devils heroes
  • Home support left stunned at Goodison
  • WHAT HAPPENED

    There were less than three minutes on the clock at Goodison Park when the Argentina international winger silenced the home support – who had been protesting against their 10-point penalty in the Premier League – by hitting the net with a quite remarkable effort that conjured up memories of Ronaldo’s famous strike for Real Madrid in the Champions League against Juventus.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Diogo Dalot clipped over a cross from the right that appeared to pose Everton few problems as it floated behind Garnacho. The 19-year-old watched it all the way, though, and sent an acrobatic effort sailing beyond Jordan Pickford as he emulated the efforts of United legend Wayne Rooney - who produced a similar strike in a memorable derby date with City back in 2011.

  • Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United Everton 2023-24Getty

    WHAT NEXT?

    Having done his best Ronaldo and Rooney impression when scoring a barely believable volley, Garnacho then broke out CR7’s trademark ‘Siuuuu’ celebration. The talented teenager has never shied away from the fact that he is a big admirer of his former Old Trafford team-mate and will be delighted to have joined him in the bicycle kick goal club.