Goal of the Day

Goal of the Day | Ahead of his UTD Podcast episode, enjoy Eric Djemba-Djemba's extra-time winner at Leeds in 2003...

On this day in 1968, Brian Kidd scored on his birthday to help United win our first European Cup...

On the 11-year anniversary of his retirement, relive one of Edwin van der Sar's most important saves for United...

It's Lee Sharpe's birthday today, so watch our legendary left-winger's crucial goal against Blackburn back in 1996...

Goal of the Day | United's FA Cup final win on 25 May 1963 featured this clinical opener from Denis Law...

Goal of the Day | On Eric Cantona's birthday, let's enjoy one of the Frenchman's finest finishes for the Reds...

Goal of the Day | Look at Anthony Elanga's joy as he scored his first senior goal on the final day of last season...

Goal of the Day | This clinical finish from Zlatan made sure the Reds enjoyed a late win at Crystal Palace in 2016...

Goal of the Day | Here's to birthday boy Quinton Fortune finishing like this in today's United Legends game...

Goal of the Day | United Legends defender Ronny Johnsen was also handy in attack, as this strike from 1998/99 shows...

Goal of the Day | We’d love to see a near-post finish like this from Nicky Butt in Saturday’s Legends game…

Goal of the Day | Fans attending the Legends game would love to see another Paul Scholes strike like this one...

Goal of the Day | Neville's cross, Yorke's header... will we see this link-up again in Saturday's Legends game?

Goal of the Day | As we relish his Legends of the North appearance, enjoy this Dimitar Berbatov header from 2010/11...

As strikes on a weaker foot go, this one from Patrice Evra against Stoke was not bad at all...

It’s five years since Wayne Rooney scored his 253rd and final goal for Manchester United…

Michael Carrick played his last game for the Reds on 13 May 2018: here’s a cracker from Carras against Hull…

On the anniversary of his final United game, savour this Antonio Valencia strike against Wigan…

Our last goal en route to the FA Youth Cup final was this predatory late finish by Charlie McNeill against Wolves...

After his earlier free-kick, Alejandro Garnacho sealed our FA Youth Cup quarter-final win in the 89th minute...

Kobbie Mainoo's fine header gave us the lead in our eventual 4-1 win over Everton, in round five of the FA Youth Cup...

This sumptuous strike in the 1985 FA Cup semi-final replay was peak Bryan Robson...

Scott McTominay opened the scoring on our most recent visit to the Amex Stadium, back in September 2020...

An inch-perfect pass, some excellent footwork and a composed finish - this Marcus Rashford goal v Brighton has it all...

On 5 May 2009, Cristiano capping a blistering counter helped us reach a second consecutive Champions League final...

Honour 4 May the right way: by enjoying this deceptively clever Maysie finish against Porto in ’97...

Happy 41st birthday to United stalwart John O'Shea. The Irishman could do it all...

This Lingard goal has the lot: a slick team move, a memorable celebration and a delirious away end...

Happy 34th birthday to the wonderful Juan Mata, seen here bagging against Derby in 2016...

A composed first touch and a powerful finish saw Nicky Butt among the goals for United on 27 April 1998...

On this day in 2011, Ryan Giggs kept his cool to slot home a crucial Champions League away goal in Germany...

On 25 April 2009, the Reds came back from 2-0 down to beat Spurs 5-2, helped by this close-range Cristiano header...

On the 40th anniversary of his debut, here's Norman Whiteside's most famous goal, the 1985 FA Cup final winner...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored at the Emirates Stadium in 2007, can he add another this weekend…

Wayne Rooney scored our first-ever goal at the Emirates Stadium in 2007…

Roy Keane saved his best for head-to-heads with Arsenal. Here he is scoring at Highbury, in 1999…

On this day in 2017, Marcus Rashford found the bottom corner to send United into the Europa League semi-finals…

See how Wayne Rooney scored a late winner at Anfield in 2016...

Diego Forlan is part of today’s #ILOVEUNITED Miami: here’s his first-time effort against Birmingham from 2002…

#ILOVEUNITED Miami guest Andy Cole knew where the goal was, as Newcastle discovered in the year 2000…

Alan Smith’s strike against Norwich at Old Trafford in 2004 was an absolute cracker…

Norwich come to Old Trafford this weekend, so let’s revisit Wayne Rooney’s goal against the Canaries from 2014…

On 12 April 2011, Ji-sung Park struck to send United into the Champions League semi-finals…

As it's the 11th day of April, here's a composed finish from Anthony Martial while donning our no.11 shirt...

Louis Saha continued a potent start to his United career with this headed effort at Birmingham, 18 years ago today...

Cast your mind back to this Jesse Lingard stunner during our trip to Goodison Park on New Year's Day 2018...

Bruno Fernandes has a great record against Everton: he scored his first United away goal at Goodison in 2020…

What better way to mark 7 April than with CR7's most recent Reds goal: a brilliant bullet header against Spurs...

Stop scrolling right now, because this Andy Cole goal against Blackburn is the best thing you'll see all day...

Right place, right time: Chicharito scored the third of four United goals away to Newcastle, on this day in 2014...

Excellent control, lethal finish: Wayne Rooney showed what he was all about, on this day in 2015...

On this day in 2016, the South Stand was named after Sir Bobby Charlton. Here's a memorable goal v Benfica in 1968...

Juan Mata provided the finish to this fluid move as United put four past Leicester at Old Trafford in 2016...

It’s 15 years since Ji-sung Park scored this goal during a crucial 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers…

A textbook Edinson Cavani header helped us to victory over Aston Villa in May 2021...

Ahead of Netherlands v Germany, here's a Dutchman scoring in Deutschland, for United back in November 2001...

Javier Hernandez's goal against Wigan Athletic, from 2013, is today's 'Goal of the Day'...

On World Theatre Day, pull up a virtual seat at Old Trafford and enjoy Roy Keane’s stunner versus Ipswich, from 1995…

It’s England v Switzerland tonight, so here's Marcus Rashford scoring against the Swiss champions in 2017...

Happy birthday, Jadon! Sancho turns 22 today and to celebrate here’s his goal at Chelsea from November…

There is no better way to start your day than watching Fabio and Rafael tear Arsenal apart...

Nani sent Old Trafford absolutely barmy when he put Liverpool to bed back in 2008...

Juan Mata's second goal at Anfield in 2015 has iconic status, but was his first that day even better?

Bryan Robson set us on our way to an iconic Old Trafford victory over Barcelona with this goal, 38 years ago today...

Marcos Rojo didn't score many, but his powerful header in our FA Cup win over Cambridge is worth another look...

When Jesse Lingard hits them, they stay hit, as Middlesbrough found out exactly five years ago...

Antonio Valencia finished off this classic United counter-attack against Wolves exactly 10 years ago...

Eric Cantona was not to be left with space around him, as Sheffield Wednesday found out on this day in 1994...

Before tonight's tie, watch United's only previous home goal against Atletico Madrid, scored by Mark Hughes...

Twenty years ago, Ole netted under the Old Trafford floodlights against Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna...

Our no.7 scored a sumptuous goal against Spanish opponents at Old Trafford, when we drew 3-3 with Barcelona in 1998...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan blasted home his first Premier League goal to down Spurs in 2016…

Wayne Rooney dealt Spurs a knockout blow at Old Trafford in March 2015...

Dimitar Berbatov’s FA Cup goal against former club Spurs is today’s ‘Goal of the Day’…

Cristiano Ronaldo was still a teenager when he struck his first goal against Tottenham…

When it comes to goals against Tottenham at Old Trafford, Andy Cole’s is surely king…

Paul Parker scored a rare – but brilliant – goal against our next opponents Tottenham, in 1993…

Ahead of the derby, enjoy Chris Smalling completing a remarkable turnaround in a memorable triumph at City's home...

Robin van Persie had quite the derby debut to remember following this added-time winner at the Etihad Stadium in 2012...

Danny Welbeck scored a brilliant volley on the other side of town during an FA Cup tie in 2012…

Paul Scholes popped up with an injury-time winner when United went to the Etihad in April 2010...

Cristiano's clinical penalty against Man City in May 2007 put us on the brink of our ninth Premier League title...

Wayne Rooney claimed this as his first derby goal for United, despite Richard Dunne's deflection...

Six years ago today, Marcus made a quick impression on his Premier League debut...

Talk about a fast start, talk about clinical - Louis Saha had United 2-0 up after 4 minutes on this day in 2007...

Happy 49th birthday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer! Here's one of the Norwegian hero's 126 United goals for your enjoyment...

Roy Keane thrived off facing Arsenal. On 25 February 2001, he found the net in a famous win over the Gunners...

On day no.24 of February, enjoy this goal scored by David Beckham when he wore that number on the back of his shirt...

Happy 30th birthday to Phil Jones, who scored this goal against Norwich in October 2013…

Dimitar Berbatov is part of today's #ILoveUnited India event, see how he started his hat-trick against Wigan in 2011...

Wes Brown is at the #ILoveUnited India event on Sunday: relive his goal against Newcastle from 2005…

Come for the volley, stay for the celebration. This derby-day strike from Lee Sharpe is 26 years old today...

An important goal from Andy Cole in our Treble-winning season, scored on 17 February 1999...

On this day in 2010, Paul Scholes scored one of the most freakish volleys you'll ever see...

We delved into the archives for goals against Brighton and found this Ryan Giggs free-kick, from 1993…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s Bruno’s stunner at The Hawthorns from this day in 2021…

Our round-the-world tour stops with Wales and Mark Hughes...

‘The King of Uruguay’ is Saturday’s ‘Goal of the Day’ for this effort against Roma last April…

Pinpoint accuracy in front of goal displayed by Dwight Yorke, our man from Trinidad & Tobago...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic he is our Swedish hero… the legendary striker scored a great goal in the Manchester derby in 2016…

Our ever-popular Spaniard Juan Mata scored a crucial equaliser in the 2016 FA Cup final…

Ji-sung Park is our Goal of the Day entry for South Korea, with this effort against Arsenal...

Quinton Fortune flies the flag for South Africa on our 'Goal of the Day' world tour, with this instinctive finish...

Nemanja Vidic scored most of his United goals with his head, but the Serbian also had a sweet strike in his locker...

A proud moment for Mame Biram Diouf, who became the first Senegalese player to score for United, back in 2010...

Great Scot! Darren Fletcher’s backpost bullet header against Arsenal from 2008 is our ‘Goal of the Day’…

Our only Russian Red to date, Andrei Kanchelskis was always up for a spectacular goal…

United have had many Irish players, including John O’Shea, who scored this belter against our upcoming opponents…

Our entry for Portugal is Cristiano Ronaldo’s second goal from his United return, back in September…

Who else could we pick from Norway? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was on hand to score after Eric Cantona’s brilliance…

Northern Ireland’s Norman Whiteside scored 67 United goals, but few were more satisfying than this winner at Anfield…

We’ve made it to Nigeria on our trip around the world: here’s Odion Ighalo completing his brace at Pride Park in 2020…

Mexico’s Javier Hernandez was on his toes to nod in this superb opener at Stoke in October 2010…

Today's Goal of the Day celebrates the nation of Japan, and the ever-classy Shinji Kagawa...

Today's Goal of the Day comes all the way from Ivory Coast, which is represented by none other than Eric Bailly...

Italy’s Federico Macheda is remembered for one United strike, but he scored a great goal at Villa Park too…

Ruud van Nistelrooy showed off his Dutch mastery with this goal against Southampton, from a sublime Paul Scholes pass...

Bastian Schweinsteiger became the first German to score for United at Old Trafford, with this effort against Wigan...

Vive le France! Louis Saha scored a ‘but magnifique’ past Chelsea’s Carlo Cudicini in November 2006…

There are plenty of options for English United scorers, but we’ve picked Marcus Rashford’s goal at Spurs, from October…

Ecuador’s Antonio Valencia scored some screamers for the Reds, including this one at Aldershot in 2011…

Today’s ‘Around the World’ theme takes us way back to 1987, when Denmark's Jesper Olsen scored against Oxford…

Czech Republic's Karel Poborsky scored six goals for United, including this effort against Coventry…

Colombia is today's focus so that means Radamel Falcao and this effort at Villa Park...

Chile is next as part of our world tour, so step forward Alexis Sanchez with this last-minute winner in 2018...

The latest pit stop on Goal of the Day's world tour is Cameroon, home of the mighty Eric Djemba-Djemba...

Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov scored plenty of great goals for United, including this one against Blackburn in 2009…

Anderson-son-son, he’s our midfield magician… the popular former Red is our ‘Goal of the Day’ entry for Brazil…

Belgium international Adnan Januzaj finished off a well-worked team goal against West Ham in December 2013…

Argentina is the next country up on our world tour, so here’s Juan Sebastian Veron's excellent volley versus Newcastle…

Our ‘Goal of the Day’ series is going around the world, starting with Armenia and a strike from Henrikh Mkhitaryan…

Wayne Rooney set us on the way to FA Cup glory in 2016, with this match-winning spot-kick at Old Trafford…

It’s hard to believe that it’s 10 years since Danny Welbeck scored this goal at the Etihad Stadium…

It’s 15 years to the day since Henrik Larsson began a fruitful loan stint at United. Here’s how he signed out…

Today’s ‘Goal of the Day’ was scored by Eric Cantona against Sunderland, at Old Trafford in 1996. No, not that one…

Nemanja Vidic completed his transfer to the Reds on this day in 2006 and scored his first goal later that year…

The last United goal scored on 4 January was this magnificent first-time Ander Herrera effort, at Huish Park in 2015…

Mason Greenwood's late strike at Molineux was the difference in our reverse fixture with Wolves earlier this season...

Wayne Rooney's instinctive finish against Swansea, set up by Anthony Martial, gave the Reds a winning start to 2016...

Paul Scholes was sharp in front of goal on New Year's Day 2007. Enjoy the first of his two strikes against Newcastle...

The first of our 2,769 goals under Sir Alex Ferguson was this cracker from John Sivebaek...

Made by Marcus's run and Bruno's dummy, Mason's opener when we hosted Burnley last season is worth another look...

On this day in 2008, our foremost Bachelor of Football Arts, Dimitar Berbatov, volleyed us to victory against Boro...

Move on, there's nothing to see here – just Ryan Giggs chipping Coventry's goalkeeper while running backwards...

This Jesse Lingard goal at St James’ Park in 2016 came after yet another Reds counter-attack…

Ronny’s rocket helped us to a 4-0 win at Sunderland in 2007 and you voted it as your favourite Boxing Day goal…

Merry Christmas! Celebrate with Marcus Rashford’s last-gasp winner against Wolves, from the festive period in 2020…

Edi was at the double in one of 2020/21’s most memorable comeback wins, with this header arriving after 92 minutes…

Marouane Fellaini’s header secured all three points in Arsene Wenger’s final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss…

The scenes in the away end at Hull were something to behold after Marcus Rashford’s 2016 stoppage-time winner…

Ji-sung Park struck very late, at the Stretford End, to make it United 2 Wolves 1 in 2010…

Dimitar Berbatov popped up with a crucial late strike at Bolton to keep us on track for the title, in January 2009…

Our next seven ‘Goals of the Day’ will all be last-minute winners: here’s Scholesy’s v Sunderland, from 2003…

No football at Old Trafford today, but that shouldn’t stop you enjoying Greenwood’s goal v Brighton from April…

Steve Bruce signed for United on this day in 1987, so here’s an absolutely textbook header from our former defender…

Happy birthday, Jesse! Our no.14 turns 29 today and we want to celebrate with this cracker in the capital, in 2016...

Paul Pogba's brilliant goal at Craven Cottage, from 2019, is today's 'Goal of the Day'...

Jadon Sancho's superb strike in Spain helped us to reach today's Champions League draw...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored a proper striker's goal against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, on 12 December 1998...

Harry Maguire scored United's winner against the Canaries in our last meeting at Carrow Road, back in 2020...

Fans’ favourite Roy Keane netted for United at Loftus Road on 10 December 1994…

Luke Chadwick is our UTD Podcast guest this week and here’s his goal against Leeds from 2001…

Juan Sebastian Veron's strike helped us to a 2-0 victory over Arsenal on 7 December 2002...

It's 29 years since Eric Cantona's debut, so let's celebrate with this goal versus Norwich, our next league opponents...

It’s Anthony Martial’s birthday and Palace visit Old Trafford today, so here’s his goal at Selhurst Park in 2020…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a unique goal at Goodison Park on this day in 2016…

Paul Scholes set United on the way to a 3-0 win over Portsmouth on 3 December 2005…

The Gunners’ visit + the four-year anniversary of David’s sensational performance = our inaugural ‘Save of the Day’…

On this day in 2012, Wayne Rooney scored twice in a seven-goal thriller at Reading. Relive his slick second...

It's matchday at Stamford Bridge, so let's remind ourselves of this peach from Anthony Martial, back in 2018...

On 27 November 2010, Ji-sung Park completed a lovely move with a clever finish, as we beat Rovers at Old Trafford...

Happy birthday, Aaron! Our right-back turns 24 today, so let's revisit his first Old Trafford goal to celebrate...

Dwight Yorke was on hand to nod home David Beckham’s cross, during our thrilling 3-3 draw at Barcelona in 1998…

In November 2009, Michael Carrick found the back of the net with a classy left-foot finish, against the Toffees...

Denis Irwin showed his brilliant finishing ability with this driven strike against Coventry, on 22 November 1995...

As we face the Hornets, let's remind ourselves of this clinical Dwight Yorke strike at Vicarage Road, in 2000...

Joyeux anniversaire! Laurent Blanc, who turns 56 today, scored his first Old Trafford goal with this top-class header...

We can’t work out what’s better: Pogba’s nifty footwork or Martial’s confident, back-post header…

Nani is 35 today, so let’s remember his tour-de-force performance against Arsenal in 2008, including this goal…

Danny Welbeck finished off a brace in Wales with this sublime chip, in our Premier League opener in 2013...

Paul Scholes scored goals and this was one of his best strikes during our Treble campaign, against Blackburn...

Ruud van Nistelrooy loved scoring against Leverkusen. Here's the pick of his four at their expense...

Scott McTominay is much more than a midfield powerhouse, as this skilful finish against Leeds proves...

There are many reasons why we call Bruno Fernandes the Portuguese magnifico and this strike is certainly one of them...

Leaving Robin van Persie unmarked in the box was a huge mistake, as his former club could tell you...

Teddy Sheringham punished the Gunners with this lethal header, on 9 November 1997...

Fan favourite Rafael da Silva pulled off this stunning volley against the Gunners, on this day in 2008...

On this day six years ago, Jesse Lingard scored his first United goal, and what a finish it was...

It's derby day, so let's revisit this well-worked free-kick routine against City, finished off by Anthony Martial...

Ryan Giggs earned a Champions League point for United against Celtic with this late header, on 5 November 2008...

Even the advancing wall couldn't distract David Beckham from picking out the bottom corner with this free-kick...

Our birthday boy Dwight Yorke also knows how it feels to score a Champions League equaliser in Italy...

Cristiano only scored this goal last month, but it’s already a Champions League classic…

Blink and you'll miss this rocket from Mark Hughes, who celebrates his 58th birthday today...

Happy birthday, Marcus! It's fair to say that our no.10, who turns 24 today, loves a goal in Paris...

It's matchday, so let's remind ourselves of El Matador's clinical diving header against Spurs last term...

With Spurs up next for the Reds, let's revisit this superb goal from Ashley Young at White Hart Lane, in 2012...

Marcus Rashford completed his first United hat-trick with this powerful finish, on 28 October 2020...

On 27 October 1999, David Beckham showcased his immense free-kick ability, against Croatia Zagreb...

Robin van Persie salvaged a late point for the Reds with a thumping strike, against the Blues, on 26 October 2014...

Andy Cole is one of United's greatest goalscorers and against Barnsley, in 1997, he showed exactly why...

Happy birthday, Wazza! As we face Liverpool, let's revisit this Rooney goal against our arch-rivals, in 2012...

Andrei Kanchelskis's second strike was one to savour as the Reds beat Rovers, on 23 October 1994...

Nani scored a brilliant Champions League solo goal against Bursaspor, in October 2010…

Marouane Fellaini opened his United account with this cracker, on 20 October 2014…

As United prepare to host Atalanta, we’re showing one of CR7's most famous goals against Italian visitors…

Dimitar Berbatov showcased his coolness in front of goal with this delightful finish, at Goodison Park in 2010...

Paul Scholes produced a moment of brilliance as the Reds beat the Danish champions, on 17 October 2006...

As United face the Foxes, let's look back at Jesse Lingard's top-four clinching goal, in July 2020...

Happy birthday, Andy Cole! Our lethal forward scored his first United goal with a swollen eye, against Villa in 1995...

Radamel Falcao's first United strike was a real poacher's goal, against The Toffees in 2014...

Happy birthday, Wes Brown! Here’s our former defender scoring a rare but welcome Reds goal, against Liverpool…

Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a starring role as United convincingly beat reigning champions Leicester, in February 2017…

A trip to Leicester is next up for United, so here’s Marcus Rashford’s winner at the King Power Stadium, from 2019…

What a moment this was for young Anthony Elanga, on the final day of last season's Premier League...

Harry Maguire leapt highest to head home his first Premier League goal for United, at Chelsea, in February 2020...

Ole's 126th and final United goal came after a neat interchange in the build-up between Ji-sung Park and Wayne Rooney...

Cristiano Ronaldo gave the Sunderland goalkeeper no chance with this emphatic free-kick, back in 2007...

On the 65th anniversary of Bobby Charlton's United debut, let's revisit his header in the 1968 European Cup final...

We agreed a deal for Amad exactly one year ago today! Celebrate by revisiting his very special first United goal...

Wayne Rooney finished off an electrifying counter-attack with a ruthless finish, against Rovers, on 4 October 2008...

Happy 40th birthday to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored a superb header against the Saints on his debut, in 2016...

As we face the Toffees at Old Trafford, let's look back at this screamer from Antonio Valencia, in 2017...

Mason Greenwood turns 20 today. To celebrate, here's one of his finest United goals scored as a teenager...

This first-time finish from Juan Mata got United off to a quickfire start against Palace, on this day in 2017...

A bicycle kick in front of the Stretford End? Andy Cole provided a great European moment in September 1999…

The first of Wayne Rooney’s 253 United goals, scored on 28 September 2004, was pretty special…

It's a decade since former Red Ashley Young nodded home his first Champions League goal, at the Stretford End...

Pure passion from Tom Cleverley upon scoring his first goal for the Reds, on this day in 2012...

Villa at home is a fixture Cristiano Ronaldo has previous in. See this example from the 2008/09 season...

One touch to take it down, one to find the net. Ruud van Nistelrooy made this goal look easy...

David Beckham made his United debut 29 years ago today. So, here's a trademark Becks free-kick for you to enjoy...

Zlatan got us off to a lightning quick start in our last League Cup meeting with the Hammers, back in 2016...

See how Paul Scholes scored the first of his 155 United goals, on his debut at Port Vale on 21 September 1994...

Velvet touch and killer finish: Mason Greenwood’s goal helped us to a 3-1 win at West Ham last December…

The boss showed great awareness to poke the ball beyond the keeper against Maccabi Haifa, on 18 September 2002…

Brian McClair finished off a lovely team move when he netted against our arch-rivals, on 17 September 1994...

Gary Neville made his United debut on this day in 1992, so let’s celebrate with a rare goal from our former right-back…

Nine years ago today, Scholesy scored the last of his 155 United goals, in a 4-0 win over Wigan...

Marouane Fellaini was on the scoresheet against Swiss opposition in 2017 with a towering header...

Andy Cole used his head to complete a Champions League hat-trick on 13 September 2000...

Anderson's first competitive goal for United, against Tottenham on 12 September 2009, was worth the wait...

Van Nistelrooy loved netting against Newcastle. This hat-trick clincher in 2002 was also his 50th goal for the club...

Wayne Rooney made it look easy when completing his second hat-trick in two weeks, back in September 2011…

When the ball fell to Scholesy on the edge of the box, there was usually only one outcome...

Happy birthday, Bruno! Let’s celebrate with your Goal of the Season winner against Everton, from February…

Karel Poborsky tore through the Leeds defence to score his first United goal, on 7 September 1996…

Old Trafford looked very different when Steve Bruce scored this goal against Leeds, on 6 September 1992...