1. Goal of the season
Matthew Lowton for Aston Villa v Stoke City (a), April 6
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Lowton, a 23-year-old English right-back, produced one of the moments of the season when he scored a blockbuster to tip a relegation tussle at the Britannia Stadium in his side’s favour. The score was 1-1 when, with only three minutes to play, Lowton controlled a high ball on his chest and sent a dipping volley past Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from 30 yards. His jubilant celebration was almost as momentous as the goal itself.
2. Game of the season
Manchester City 2 Manchester United 3
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Robin van Persie sparked chaotic scenes as the United striker’s injury-time winner capped a heated Manchester derby at Eastlands and put his side six points clear of their bitter rivals.
United had raced into a two-goal lead as Wayne Rooney struck in the 16th and 29th minutes.
But Yaya Toure’s effort on the hour gave City a lifeline and the champions looked to have rescued a point when Pablo Zabaleta equalised with only four minutes to play.
There was a sting in the tale for City, though, as Van Persie’s free-kick curled past Joe Hart, prompting one City fan to invade the pitch in a bid to confront United defender Rio Ferdinand, who had been struck in the face by a coin while celebrating the winner.
3. Photoshop of the season: Luis ‘Hannibal Lecter’ Suarez
via @ArsenalChicks
Runner-up: Van Persie, Nasri and Fabregas star in ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’
4. Meme of the Season: The ballboy tries to escape Eden Hazard
Runner up: Alex Ferguson responds to the incident
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5. Photo of the season: Phil Jones
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6. Best Fantasy Team (literally)
7. Most ill-advised tweet: Ashley Cole
8. Best Irish Gareth Bale lookalike: Tottenham’s Kenny McEvoy
9. Best Pundit: Gary Neville
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10. Miss of the Season: Scott Parker
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Additional reporting by AFP