Everton midfielder Stephen Pienaar says his effort against Arsenal was the best goal of his career.

The South African wowed the cold crowd to make it 2-1 to the Blues by charging from the half way line to leave Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia helpless.

"The only thing I remember was that there was plenty of space in front of me and I thought when am I going to get to the goal!" Pienaar told evertonTV. "I think I was only centimetres away from his hand but you have to have confidence to do that.

"I think I will have to watch it back to remember it properly," the midfielder continued. "From what I remember now when I see it back I think I will say it is the most beautiful goal I have scored."