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Andy Carroll beats Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool & Man Utd aces to January goal of the month
ANDY CARROLL has beaten Arsenal's Olivier Giroud to January's goal of the month.
The West Ham striker wins the award for his stunning bicycle kick against Crystal Palace.
He said: “I’m delighted to have won the Goal of the Month competition, especially given how good some of the other goals were.
“As soon as I hit it I knew it was in, I got a good connection and knew it would hit the back of the net. It’s definitely the best goal I’ve ever scored, one I’m very proud of.
“I enjoy every goal I score, but that one was certainly a little bit more special – I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of watching that one back.”
Andy Carroll hits his bicycle kick against Crystal Palace
Carroll's goal was voted ahead of Giroud's scorpion kick against Crystal Palace on New Year's day.
Other goals nominated include Wayne Rooney's record 250th strike for Manchester United against Stoke.
David Luiz's free kick versus Liverpool and Roberto Firmino's half-volley against Swansea were also on the shortlist.