Watford v Liverpool video: Watch Emre Can’s goal as the football world reacts

“FILTHY!” That’s the easiest way to sum up a goal Emre Can has called his best ever. In truth it was one of the best goals football has seen this entire season.

Emre Can of Liverpool scores the opening goal.

“I HAVE never scored a goal like that.”

No, Emre Can, you haven’t.

In fact, not many in world football can lay claim to such acrobatic brilliance.

When Lucas Leiva lofted a ball into the box in first half stoppage time, there was nothing on for Can.

He had no right to score.

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Instead, he swivelled and swung a leg up to produce a stunning goal of the season contender. The faces of Watford fans said it all.

Watford fans react to Emre Can's goal 😵 pic.twitter.com/n9k2yfyd3l

— BigSport (@BigSportGB) May 1, 2017

The reaction from football fans around the world said even more.

“That is the best goal I’ve ever scored,” said Can post game, as Liverpool sealed a vital 1-0 win.

“I saw the space and I ran behind and my first thought was that I wanted to head it, then I didn’t think too much.

“But the most important thing was three points after knowing what happened yesterday. It was a big game for us.

“Everything is in our hands. If we win the three games we are in the Champions League. We are confident. If we perform how we can perform then we can do it.”

Here is the best reaction to Emre Can’s stunner...

EMRE CAN OH MY F*CKING GOD

— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) May 1, 2017

THAT'S FILTHY!!!!!!

— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) May 1, 2017

important 3 points... WHAT A GOAL EMRE CAN 🔴✔️ #YNWA #LFC

— Georginio Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) May 1, 2017

Yes emre can

— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) May 1, 2017

Emre Can that was ridiculous 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #LFC pic.twitter.com/BHOktjiVBo

— Jules Breach (@julesbreach) May 1, 2017

Just seen Emre Can's goal😱😱

— Manny (@Manny_Official) May 1, 2017

Watching the Emre Can goal back like... pic.twitter.com/ctaU7VBiMC

— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) May 1, 2017

We did what we had to do, apart from Emre Can who did just a bit more😂😜⚽🔴🔝👏💪 pic.twitter.com/t46d3ZweEC

— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) May 1, 2017

Only goal to compare that Emre Can overhead kick to is Ronaldinho against Villarreal in 2006. Outrageous stuff.

— Greg Johnson (@gregianjohnson) May 1, 2017

Emre Can 😱 pic.twitter.com/M0ekkiDaLY

— Bayazidbahar (@bayazidbahar) May 1, 2017

Emre Can's wonderful goal vs Watford is better with the Titanic music... pic.twitter.com/F4UeXab4P0

— Better with Titanic (@TitanicOnThings) May 1, 2017

I TAKE BACK EVERYTHING NEGATIVE I HAVE EVER SAID ABOUT EMRE CAN. IM SO SORRY

— Ü (@ThoseScouseLads) May 1, 2017

Can't get over that Can goal. You just don't get bicycle kick finishes from passes like that (without a chest first)

— Michael Cox (@Zonal_Marking) May 1, 2017

Can he? You bet he can. Sensational goal from Emre Can.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 1, 2017

"The goal was spectacular. That was special and really wonderful. You need this kind of luck sometimes" - Jurgen Klopp #WATLIV pic.twitter.com/8UZ2IOn2mc

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 1, 2017

Originally published as Watford v Liverpool video: Watch Emre Can’s goal as the football world reacts