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17/04/2016 09:33, Report by Nathan Thomas. Video by Matty Singh

Vote for United's Goal of the Season

Manchester United's 2015/16 Player of the Year awards will be held at Old Trafford on Monday 2 May and you can now vote in three of the categories including Goal of the Season.

As ever, we’ve selected 10 of the most eye-catching strikes for you to pick from, starting with a famous strike at Old Trafford back in September…

Anthony Martial v Liverpool, Old Trafford, 12/9/2015
Less than a fortnight after he was signed from Monaco, our new no.9 was unfazed by the occasion, coming off the bench and showcasing expert pace and skill to bamboozle Martin Skrtel before calmly finishing past Simon Mignolet. His dream debut goal sealed a 3-1 win for United and sparked wild celebrations around the Theatre of Dreams.

Juan Mata v Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium, 20/9/2015
A lesson in patience from United who put together a fine passing move, orchestrated by the eventual goalscorer Mata. Switching the play in order to stretch a weary Southampton side, the Reds ultimately played in Memphis who turned his man before clattered a shot against the post. Thankfully, the rebound fell right at the feet of Juan Mata who made no mistake from just inside the area with the goal gaping.

Ander Herrera v Everton, Goodison Park, 17/10/2015
The Reds arrived on Merseyside in need of a morale-boosting win after an early October defeat away to Arsenal. Van Gaal’s men put on one of the displays of the season with an impressive 3-0 win that featured a fine header from Ander Herrera, who latched on to a sweeping cross from Marcos Rojo.

Wayne Rooney (2nd) v Newcastle, St. James’ Park, 12/1/2016
Our captain has an impressive record against the Magpies, with 14 Premier League goals at their expense so far. His most recent strike came in the 3-3 draw between the sides in January, when the Reds' no. 10 fired a thunderbolt into the top corner of Rob Elliot’s goal.

Anthony Martial v Stoke, Old Trafford, 2/2/2016
Martial again shone for the Reds as the Potters were put to the sword. The Frenchman finished off a sweeping United counter-attack involving Rooney and Mata, beating Jack Butland with an arced effort.

Wayne Rooney v Stoke, Old Trafford, 2/2/2016
Having received the ball on the left flank from Juan Mata, Martial didn't even need to look up as he picked out strike partner Wayne Rooney who tapped home from six yards to seal an excellent team goal.

Jesse Lingard v Chelsea, Stamford Bridge, 7/2/2016
If this season has been typified by anything, then surely it has to be the raft of Academy graduates who featured in the first-team squad. Although his debut came at the start of 2014/15, Jesse Lingard really made his mark in the current campaign, not least when he turned to volley United into the lead against Chelsea.

Juan Mata v Watford, Old Trafford, 2/3/2016
After beating Arsenal, United were out to solidify the apparent return to form with a midweek win over the Hornets. However, with only seven minutes remaining and the score still at 0-0, it appeared that Reds fans would be left disappointed. Thankfully, Mata had other ideas as the Spaniard stepped up to the plate, bending a Beckham-esque free-kick into the top corner at the Stretford End.

Marcus Rashford v City, Etihad Stadium, 19/3/2016
Manchester-born Rashford joins Jesse Lingard as another Academy graduate to be included in our shortlist, thanks to his winning goal in the derby. Many had forecast a comfortable win for the Blues, but United took advantage of a weakened City defence, with the 18-year-old showing blistering pace to leave Martin Demichelis behind before slotting home a cool finish that belied his young years.

Marcus Rashford v West Ham, Boleyn Ground, 13/4/2016
The teenage striker made another indelible mark on our season when he broke the deadlock in United’s Emirates FA Cup quarter-final replay tie against West Ham. Before Marcus struck, the visitors were enjoying the better of the play, but the match was still delicately poised. That was until our young forward’s intervention, as he again demonstrated his skill when one-on-one with a defender, but it was his curling finish that left fans awestruck as the Reds marched on to a Wembley semi-final.

Watch all the goals again and vote for your favourite at www.manutd.com/poty.

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