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6 best Premier League goals scored by centre-backs as Matip 'turns into Yaya Toure'

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Liverpool defender Joel Matip turned into a prime Yaya Toure in midweek as he bagged a goal in their 6-0 win over Leeds.The Cameroonian weaved his way up the Anfield pitch, played a one-two with Mohamed Salah and slotted home in a move reminiscent of the domineering former Manchester City midfielder.It's not often you see centre-backs taking it upon themselves to foray forward and find the back of the net.However, there have been a few occasions in Premier League history where it's happened with magnificent results.Daily Star Sport is taking a look at six of the best.Fabian Schar made quite the impression after joining Newcastle in the summer of 2018.

The Switzerland international scored four goals in 24 league appearances in his debut season in English football, with the pick of the bunch coming against Burnley.He let fly from 30 yards out with a strike which went in off the post and won both the Premier League and Match of the Day's February Goal of the Month.Have we missed any?

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