- Victor Wanyama claims Goal of the Month for February with his ferocious strike
- The Kenyan’s goal started a frantic finale to the game at Anfield, which ended 2-2
- Wanyama says he ‘didn’t think too much’ before striking the ball from distance
Victor Wanyama has claimed the Premier League Goal of the Month for February for his sensational long distance strike against Liverpool.
The Kenyan’s goal drew Tottenham level at 1-1 with 10 minutes remaining at Anfield and sparked a frantic finale, which included a missed penalty and two goals before the spoils were shared at 2-2.
He came out on top of an eight-man shortlist that also included Danilo, Mario Lemina, Jose Izquierdo (twice), Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero and Adam Smith.
Victor Wanyama of Tottenham poses with the trophy for Premier League Goal of the Month
Wanyama, whose goal will be a strong contender for Goal of the Season as well, admits the strike was one of the best he has ever scored and says the decision to shoot from a speculative distance was purely instinctive.
‘That was one of the best goals I’ve ever scored,’ he said. ‘I just reacted before the Liverpool players.
‘I thought I’d just let it go because the ball was bouncing and I didn’t want to think too much. And I just let it fly.’
The Kenyan midfielder struck a sensational goal against Liverpool in a 2-2 draw last month
Wanyama’s equaliser was followed by one of the maddest 10 minutes in Premier League history. Harry Kane missed a penalty before Salah, who had scored the opening goal, put Liverpool 2-1 ahead in the 91st minute.
However, Tottenham would earn a vital point with the final kick of the game after Kane was given a second chance to convert from the spot when Virgil van Dijk fouled Erik Lamela.
Brighton and Hove manager Chris Hughton won Manager of the Month for February after his team collected seven points from three games, strengthening their chances of avoiding relegation in the process.