Top 5 free kicks in the EPL from the year 2016(with video)

Dimitri Payet

#4 Andros Townsend(Newcastle United) vs Crystal Palace

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Newcastle United were six points from safety when they faced Palace at St James' Park, and defeat would surely have condemned them to relegation. Enter Andros Townsend. The winger scored a sensational free kick from 20 yards, bringing the stadium to its feet.

His left-footed curler was perfectly placed in the top corner, beyond keeper Hennessey's reach. It was a blistering strike, and to produce it at the time he did was incredible. This goal gave the Magpies a crucial win and ignited the mood around St James' Park.

As it turned out, Newcastle couldn't avoid the drop, and it was bitter rivals Sunderland who gave them the final push. Townsend though sought a transfer and is currently playing for Palace, finally trying to get a good run in a Premier League team.

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