Goal of the Day
If you just love watching Manchester United score goals, then this special page - updated every day with a new video - is just the ticket.
Look out for classic strikes from club legends including Andy Cole, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Eric Cantona, George Best, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Scholes, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ryan Giggs, as well as current players like Anthony Martial, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
March 2021
Goal of the Day: Cole v Ipswich video
Andy Cole scored five of United's nine in our joint-biggest Premier League win, on this day in 1995...
Goal of the Day: Hughes v Crystal Palace video
This extra-time strike from Sparky ensured the 1990 FA Cup final against Palace went to a replay...
Goal of the Day: Giggs v Fulham video
It's 30 years since Ryan Giggs made his United debut, so let's enjoy his exquisite volley against Fulham, from 2007...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Aston Villa video
Wayne Rooney capped off an outstanding United performance with this strike as we overcame Villa 4-0 in 2008...
February 2021
Goal of the Day: Rashford v Arsenal video
Five years ago a certain Marcus Rashford made his Premier League debut, netting a brace against the Gunners...
Goal of the Day: Fellaini v Celta Vigo video
Marouane Fellaini's vital header helped secure the Reds' progress to the Europa League final in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Ibrahimovic v Southampton video
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winner in the League Cup final against the Saints, on this day in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Lingard v Chelsea video
Jesse Lingard timed his run to perfection and scored a prolific header as we beat the Blues, on this day in 2018...
Goal of the Day: Fletcher v Bursaspor video
Fletch's second-half strike in 2011 set us on our way to a Champions League victory in Turkey...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Newcastle video
Cristiano Ronaldo was simply unstoppable against the Magpies, on this day in 2008...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Crystal Palace video
Wayne Rooney was on target for United as we ran out 2-0 winners at Selhurst Park, on this day in 2014...
Goal of the Day: Fortune v Bradford City video
Quinton Fortune netted a brace, including this superb strike, against the Bantams in 2000...
Goal of the Day: Rashford v Newcastle video
As we prepare for another meeting with the Magpies, enjoy Marcus Rashford's header from last season...
Goal of the Day: Solskjaer v Sturm Graz video
Of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 126 United goals, this might be the most emphatic strike of them all...
Goal of the Day: Beckham v Deportivo video
As we face Spanish opposition in Europe, let's bring back this vintage David Beckham screamer, from 2002...
Goal of the Day: Maguire v Chelsea video
Harry Maguire scored his first league goal for United with a bullet header against the Blues, on this day in 2020...
Goal of the Day: Scholes v Panathinaikos video
Paul Scholes scored goals and this team effort against the Greek champions, in 2000, was nothing short of excellent...
Goal of the Day: Anderson v Reading video
Let's start the week off right with this near-post screamer from Anderson, against Reading in 2012...
Goal of the Day: Beckham v Real Madrid video
It's Valentine's Day and we're in love with this David Beckham free-kick, against Los Blancos in 2003...
Goal of the Day: Vidic v West Brom video
As we're looking ahead to the fixture against the Baggies, enjoy this Nemanja Vidic header from 2009...
Goal of the Day: Robson v Barcelona video
On a magical night at Old Trafford in 1984, Bryan Robson bundled the ball over the line against the Catalan giants...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Portsmouth video
This Ronaldo scorcher was our 2005/06 Goal of the Season. Watch and you'll see why...
Goal of the Day: Sharpe v Stoke video
Lee Sharpe finished off a great move in style when the Reds scored straight after half-time against Stoke in 1993...
Goal of the Day: Veron v Olympiacos video
What better way to start the day than with one of Juan Sebastian Veron's finest goals in a United shirt...
Goal of the Day: Butt v Everton video
Nicky Butt was the epitome of a hard-working midfielder. He could score too, as he showed against the Toffees in 2003...
Goal of the Day: Pallister v Wrexham video
We all love a perfect volleyed strike, especially when they're hit as sweetly as this Gary Pallister effort...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Fulham video
Happy 36th birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo! Let's remind ourselves just how good he was in the United shirt...
Goal of the Day: O'Shea v Copenhagen video
On this day 14 years ago, O'Shea deputised in the United goal - here he is bagging one at the other end, in 2006...
Goal of the Day: Irwin v Chelsea video
Denis scored this humdinger of a free-kick during a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in 1991...
Goal of the Day: Keane v Southampton video
As we face the Saints tonight, let's remind ourselves of this great team move, finished off by Roy Keane, in 2001...
Goal of the Day: Fletcher v Middlesbrough video
It's Darren Fletcher's 37th birthday today! Let's celebrate with his very first United goal, against Boro in 2005...
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January 2021
Goal of the Day: Saha v Benfica video
We love an away goal in Europe and this magnificent strike from Louis Saha is right up there...
Goal of the Day: Berbatov v West Brom video
Happy birthday, Dimitar! The former Red certainly knew where the net was, as he showed at The Hawthorns in 2009...
Goal of the Day: Schweinsteiger v Wigan video
Bastian Schweinsteiger scored his final United goal with this acrobatic effort, on this day in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Mata v Leicester video
Juan Mata made his United debut seven years ago today. Here's one of his finest strikes, against the Foxes in 2016...
Goal of the Day: Scholes v Man City video
Paul Scholes scored a crucial Manchester derby goal as United progressed to the League Cup final, on this day in 2010...
Goal of the Day: Lingard v Yeovil video
Jesse scored this beauty against Yeovil, exactly three years ago today...
Goal of the Day: Mata v Norwich video
Juan Mata came to the rescue as United claimed three vital points with a late goal at Carrow Road in 2016...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Tranmere video
When Anthony Martial aims for the top corner, he usually finds it, as Tranmere experienced last year...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Hull video
There was absolutely nothing stopping this Wayne Rooney strike from hitting the back of the net...
Goal of the Day: Cole v Juventus video
Full speed ahead, Barcelona! Andy Cole clinched our place in the 1999 Champions League final with this goal...
Goal of the Day: P. Neville v Middlesbrough video
Happy birthday, Phil Neville! Let's celebrate with this long-range cracker, from 2001...
Goal of the Day: Scholes v Fulham video
Paul Scholes scored goals, and his 150th United strike was a trademark finish...
Goal of the Day: Valencia v Everton video
This Antonio Valencia strike was almost as powerful as the man himself. What a hit...
Goal of the Day: Giggs v QPR video
When Ryan Giggs was on the loose, the end result was inevitable. Check out his goal against QPR, on this day in 1993...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Liverpool video
Wayne Rooney scored the winner at Anfield on this day five years ago - let's hope for a similar outcome this afternoon!
Goal of the Day: Yorke v Leicester video
Dwight Yorke simply did not miss from there, as the Foxes went on to realise, on this day in 1999...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Stoke video
Can you believe it's been three years since Anthony netted this curler against Stoke? We can't either...
Goal of the Day: Carrick v Bolton video
Carras is now our first-team coach, but nine years ago today he was slotting this sublime left-footer past Bolton...
Goal of the Day: van Persie v Liverpool video
A well-worked attack and a ruthless finish: Robin van Persie was on target against Liverpool, on this day in 2013...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Newcastle video
Cristiano netted his only United hat-trick on this day 13 years ago, and his second was the pick of the bunch...
Goal of the Day: Robson v Brighton video
Happy birthday, Captain Marvel! Let's celebrate by watching the first of Robbo's two strikes in the 1983 FA Cup final...
Goal of the Day: Mata v Hull video
Juan Mata's strike against Hull helped swing the EFL Cup semi-final our way, on this day in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Giggs v Watford video
As United welcome Watford to Old Trafford, let's look back at this elegant Ryan Giggs goal against the Hornets...
Goal of the Day: Kanchelskis v Forest video
They don't come much sweeter than this Andrei Kanchelskis volley, scored against Nottingham Forest in 1994...
Goal of the Day: Bailly v Swansea video
Eric Bailly has been immense recently, so we thought you would enjoy his first United goal, against Swansea in 2017...
Goal of the Day: van Nistelrooy v Aston Villa video
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s chest-and-volley drew United level, on a memorable night at Villa Park in 2002…
Goal of the Day: Lingard v Derby video
Jesse Lingard unleashed this rocket to defeat Derby in the FA Cup, on this day in 2018…
Goal of the Day: Irwin v Liverpool video
Denis Irwin was deadly with a direct free-kick, as Liverpool found out at Anfield on 4 January 1994...
Goal of the Day: Cole v Middlesbrough video
Andy Cole cracked home our first FA Cup goal in the epic Treble-winning season, on 3 January 1999...
Goal of the Day: Ibrahimovic v West Ham video
Zlatan netted this thunderous strike against the Hammers, exactly four years ago today...
Goal of the Day: van Persie v Wigan video
Happy New Year, Reds! On this day eight year ago, RVP netted this beauty against Wigan...
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December 2020
Goal of the Day: Martin v Crystal Palace video
Lee Martin only scored two goals for United, but this one clinched the FA Cup final replay, in 1990…
Goal of the Day: Pogba v Bournemouth video
Paul Pogba was on fire in December 2018. This header, against Bournemouth, completed a second brace in four days…
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v West Ham video
Cristiano Ronaldo netted 42 times for United in 2007/08, including this glancing header against the Hammers...
Goal of the Day: Beckham v Birmingham video
David Beckham's delicious chip secured a crucial league win over Birmingham, on this day in 2002...
Goal of the Day: Park v Fulham video
Ji-sung Park provided the perfect finish to this solo goal against Fulham in 2009...
Goal of the Day: Greenwood v Newcastle video
Mason's Boxing Day effort against Newcastle last year certainly packed a punch...
Goal of the Day: Best v Benfica video
We've saved the 'Best' for the big day - Merry Christmas, Reds...
Goal of the Day: Pobrorsky v Leeds video
Today's Goal of the Day is a Christmas Karel, courtesy of Pobrorsky solo effort against Leeds...
Goal of the Day: Hughes v Crystal Palace video
Mark Hughes smashed in this volley at Selhurst Park in 1993, to help United to a first title in 26 years...
Goal of the Day: Rashford v Norwich video
When Marcus Rashford is free at the back stick, the end result is normally like this...
Goal of the Day: Cole v Newcastle video
The attack, the cross, the finish: this Andy Cole goal, scored on this day in 1997, had United written all over it...
Goal of the Day: Keane v Leeds video
As we welcome Leeds back to Old Trafford, let's look back at this late winner from Roy Keane in 2003...
Goal of the Day: Cantona v Aston Villa video
Pace, power, technique: Eric Cantona showed what he was all about with this terrific goal, on this day in 1993...
Goal of the Day: Pogba v Chelsea video
Take-off! Paul Pogba pulled off a stunning header, and a celebration to match, at Stamford Bridge in 2019...
Goal of the Day: Carrick v Sheffield United video
Michael Carrick netted this superb chipped effort against tonight's opponents, in a 2-0 win in 2007...
Goal of the Day: van Persie v Sunderland video
"He doesn't miss, it's as simple as that" - RvP bagged this strike against Sunderland exactly eight years ago...
Goal of the Day: Lingard v Watford video
Happy birthday, Jesse - is this solo effort our no.14's best strike in a red jersey?
Goal of the Day: Stapleton v Man City video
We love a Manchester derby goal and we hope you enjoy this clever finish by Frank Stapleton from 1983...
Goal of the Day: Park v Arsenal video
Need a goal against Arsenal? Call Ji-sung Park. Check out this looping header, scored on this day in 2010...
Goal of the Day: Fletcher v Man City video
Can we just talk about how good Darren Fletcher was? Here's one of his two Manchester derby goals, from 2009...
Goal of the Day: Robson v Notts County video
Bryan Robson had it all. Check out this magnificent header from Captain Marvel, on this day in 1982...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Sheffield United video
Excellent control, devastating finish. Enjoy one of Wayne Rooney's many powerful United goals here...
Goal of the Day: McTominay v Club Brugge video
Composed finish, passionate celebration. Scott McTominay simply loves an Old Trafford goal...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Man City video
Anthony Martial scored the crucial second goal for the Reds as we won the Manchester derby, on this day in 2019...
Goal of the Day: Vidic v Sunderland video
Nemanja Vidic had some crucial moments for United but not much tops this stoppage-time winner, on this day in 2008...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Watford video
Joyeux Anniversaire, Anthony! We celebrate our no. 9's 25th birthday with a chip that just sums up his class...
Goal of the Day: Solskjaer v Everton video
Ole was a lethal striker and he showed his poacher's instinct against the Toffees, on this day in 1999...
Goal of the Day: Mata v West Ham video
As we prepare for the trip to the London Stadium, enjoy this Juan Mata strike from 2017...
Goal of the Day: Veron v Olympiacos video
The run, the one-two, the finish: Juan Sebastian Veron showed his class against Olympiacos in 2002...
Goal of the Day: van Persie v Braga video
When Robin van Persie spotted a goalkeeper off his line, the end result was obvious...
November 2020
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Man City video
The celebration says it all. Wazza was in the right place at the right time as United beat City, on this day in 2008...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Southampton video
Turn, finish, celebrate. Anthony Martial got off to a flyer for United, scoring in his first Premier League away game...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Sporting Lisbon video
We could watch this trademark Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick all day. What a strike!
Goal of the Day: Sheringham v Kosice video
Teddy Sheringham was a lethal finisher, as he showed with this long-range beauty, on this day in 1997...
Goal of the Day: Wan-Bissaka v Newcastle video
Happy birthday, Aaron! Earlier this season 'the Spider' showed us he's much more than a defensive full-back...
Goal of the Day: Beckham v Coventry video
When you leave David Beckham free inside the box, you're asking for trouble...
Goal of the Day: Rashford v CSKA Moscow video
Champions League football returns to Old Trafford tonight! Enjoy this lethal Rashford finish to get in the mood...
Goal of the Day: Rooney v Portsmouth video
Whatever else you watch today, we doubt it's as delightful as this Wayne Rooney chip...
Goal of the Day: Smalling v Scunthorpe video
A young Chris Smalling scored his first United goal with a peach of a finish, on this day in 2010...
Goal of the Day: Buttner v West Brom video
In Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge, Alexander Buttner smashed in our third in the 5-5 draw at the Hawthorns...
Goal of the Day: Butt v Derby video
Nicky Butt was not known for scoring goals, but this 1999 strike against Derby makes the case for quality over quantity.
Goal of the Day: Kanchelskis v Crystal Palace video
Blistering pace. Accurate finish. Flying winger Andrei Kanchelskis was simply unstoppable on this day in 1994...
Goal of the Day: Pogba v Newcastle video
Paul Pogba finished off a superb move as United ran riot against the Magpies, on this day in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Nani v Derby video
Happy 34th birthday, Nani! Let's hope your day is as spectacular as this strike against the Rams in 2009...
Goal of the Day: Scholes v Barnsley video
Scholesy starts this epic move off, before sticking it in the back of the net with a beautiful chip...
Goal of the Day: Ronaldo v Stoke video
Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off an emphatic 5-0 win against Stoke with a trademark free kick, on this day in 2008...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Wolves video
Get in the weekend spirit with this one! Anthony Martial's 50th United goal was well-worked, to say the least...
Goal of the Day: Greenwood v Partizan Belgrade video
When Mason gets time and space in the box, we all know what's coming...
Goal of the Day: Rashford v Brighton video
Marcus Rashford finished off this wonderful team move to give us all three points against Brighton, in November 2019…
Goal of the Day: Pallister v Nottingham Forest video
We're used to seeing Bruce and Pallister team up in defence, but on this occasion they combined at the other end...
Goal of the Day: James v Southampton video
This spectacular effort, from birthday boy Daniel James, won our ‘Goal of the Month’ in August 2019…
Goal of the Day: Giggs v Liverpool video
Ryan Giggs scored a matchwinning double at Anfield, on this day in 2003…
Goal of the Day: Mata v Crystal Palace video
Juan Mata’s shot was too hot for Palace keeper Julian Speroni to handle, back in November 2014…
Goal of the Day: Ferdinand v Liverpool video
‘Goodness me, Rio Ferdinand!’ We're celebrating our former centre-back's birthday, with this effort from 2006...
Goal of the Day: Ibrahimovic v Swansea video
Zlatan netted this beauty against Swansea, on this day four years ago...
Goal of the Day: Cole v Feyenoord video
Andy Cole scored our first Champions League hat-trick on this day in 1997 and here’s the opening effort…
Goal of the Day: Vidic v Portsmouth video
Nemanja, woooahh! Vidic netted one of his trademark headers at Old Trafford, on this day in 2006…
Goal of the Day: Yorke v Arsenal video
Let's toast Yorkie's birthday by reliving his 2001 hat-trick clincher against Arsenal, scored after just 22 minutes...
Goal of the Day: van Persie v Fulham video
RVP nearly took the net off with this powerful finish against Fulham, on this day in 2013...
Goal of the Day: Hughes v Forest video
Happy birthday Mark Hughes! Here's a typical finish from the Welshman, in our 2-0 win v Nottingham Forest in '92/93...
October 2020
Goal of the Day: Irwin v Coventry video
Not many left-backs can fire home 20-yard screamers that are pivotal to title wins. Denis Irwin could...
Goal of the Day: Rashford v Burton Albion video
It's Marcus Rashford's 23rd birthday tomorrow! Let's celebrate with his dream strike against Burton Albion in 2017...
Goal of the Day: Martial v Newcastle video
Gift Anthony Martial a chance like this, and the end result is non-negotiable. As Newcastle found out last year...
Goal of the Day: Solskjaer v Brondby video
Ole scored this screamer against Brondby in 1998 - let's hope someone can do the same against RB Leipzig tonight...
Goal of the Day: McTominay v Norwich video
Scott McTominay scored United's 2,000th Premier League goal, on this day in 2019...