5 Injury Time Goals Scored for Premier League Clubs After Trossard in Community Shield

5 Injury Time Goals Scored for Premier League Clubs After Trossard in Community Shield

Elijah Odetokun
updated at August 11, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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  • Leandro Trossard scored an injury-time equaliser to force the Community Shield to penalties
  • Arsenal beat Premier League champions Manchester City 4-1 on penalties
  • English clubs have always been involved in iconic games influenced by late winners

Leandro Trossard was Arsenal's hero in their Community Shield triumph over Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday after he scored an injury-time equaliser to force the game into penalties.

Youngster, Cole Palmer had put City ahead earlier with a clean strike. Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri missed their spot kicks in the shootout, and the Gunners won their first trophy of the season.

Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Kieran Tierney, Julian Alvarez, Arsenal, Manchester City, Community Shield, Wembley Stadium.
Leandro Trossard celebrates with his Arsenal teammates after a late goal in the Community Shield, which forced the game into penalties. Photo by James Gill.
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Sports Brief looks at five games involving Premier League clubs in which an injury-time goal influenced the outcome, as analysed by Daily Star.

1. Sergio Aguero vs. QPR

Sergio Aguero's 93rd minute and 20 seconds goal against Queens Park Rangers to win Manchester City's first Premier League title is probably the greatest injury-time goal. It won the game 3-2 and began an era of dominance by City that was capped off by a historic treble last season.

2. Solskjaer vs. Bayern Munich

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a reputation as a super sub throughout his playing career and scored many iconic goals, but none beats the 1999 UEFA Champions League winner against Bayern Munich at Camp Nou. It won Sir Alex Ferguson his first UCL trophy.

3. Alisson Becker vs. West Brom

Alisson Becker provided a moment of sheer brilliance for Liverpool after heading home a corner against West Brom to secure Champions League football for his team for the 2021/22 season. The Brazilian joined the opponent's box for the final opportunity to win it, and he did. It was voted the goal of the season by Reds fans.

4. Lucas Moura vs. Ajax

The Brazilian attacker was on hand for one of Tottenham's greatest nights in history. Under Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs needed three goals to reach the Champions League final in 2019, and Moura stepped up with a hat-trick, including a left-footed strike that beat Andre Onana to make it 3-2.

5. Ben Watson vs. Manchester City

Wigan Athletic were relegated from the Premier League in 2013, but they did not go down without a fight. The Latics won the FA Cup en route to their journey to the lower leagues of English football, from which they haven't yet returned. Ben Watson popped up with a 92nd-minute winner against Manchester City.

Talking points from Community Shield

Sports Brief reported on five talking points from the Community Shield after Arsenal beat Manchester City on penalties following a late equaliser from Leandro Trossard.

Both teams had moments of risks and experimentation, and their team selections suggested that they did not want to give much away in a friendly ahead of the new season.

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Elijah Odetokun
Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.