Wayne Rooney’s goal voted best in Premier League history (video) May 4, 2012 - 12:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead kick against Manchester City has been voted the greatest goal in English Premier League history, according to The Associated Press. The sensational goal by the Manchester United striker sealed a 2-1 victory for United at Old Trafford in February 2011. It was on a short list of 10 goals in a poll organized by the Premier League to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Other goals listed were David Beckham's score from midfield for United against Wimbledon in 1996, and Thierry Henry's flick and volley for Arsenal against United in 2000. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |