Sam Merson, son of Arsenal legend Paul, scored an incredible goal on Tuesday that has since gone viral on social media.<br /><br />Paul enjoyed an illustrious career for the Gunners, scoring 99 times in 417 games and representing Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Portsmouth.<br /><br />The former forward won 21 caps for England and netted 154 times in the game.<br /><br />However, none will have come close to the goal that Sam, 29, struck for eighth tier Hanworth Villa last night.<br /><br />Sam, 29, has enjoyed a career exclusively in non-league which has seen him previously represent the likes of Biggleswade Town, Redditch and St Albans City.<br /><br />Hanworth were taking on top of the table Farnham Town in the Isthmian League South Central Division.<br /><br />And, with just four minutes on the clock, Merson made an unbelievable start to the game.<br /><br />As he took a perfect touch to control a long ball up field, Merson pirouetted as the ball popped up over his shoulder.<br /><br />He then unleashed a stunning volley over the helpless Farnham keeper and into the back of the net.<br /><br />The finish sparked wild celebrations among Hanworth's players, with several of Merson's team-mates simply left with their hands on their heads.<br /><br />There were just 204 fans present at their Rectory Meadow ground, which is based in the London Borough of Hounslow.<br /><br />A further fan chimed in with: 'Touch of the old man's magic there Merse.'<br /><br />Other astonished viewers got involved as one said: 'Jokeeeeeeee,' while an extra individual said: 'You taught him well.' <br /><br />Farnham Town even shared a photo of the goal and said: 'Wasn't to be for us last night but this goal from Sam Merson is well worth watching on repeat...'<br /><br />The strike was Merson's 17th of the campaign, although it was not enough to secure a victory as the game ended 1-1.<br /><br />The result saw Hanworth, who Merson Snr briefly played for in 2019, solidify their spot in seventh place, just one point off the play-offs.
