Alan Pardew claims that Matt Phillips ’ 40-yard wonder strike for QPR against Crystal Palace was better than David Beckham ’ s goal from inside his own half at Selhurst Park 19 years ago . Phillips picked the ball up in the middle of the park and took a touch before belting an effort over Palace keeper Julian Speroni and into the top left corner from 40 yards . But it proved to be too little , too late as QPR went down to a 3-1 defeat on Saturday afternoon . Palace manager Pardew said : ‘ I remember Beckham scoring the goal here and , from a technical point of view , Phillips ’ was better because it was an outstanding hit . 'Matt can be very proud of it . In 25 or 30 years on a training ground , I can ’ t remember seeing a better goal. ’ Matt Phillips unleashed a ferocious strike from 40 yards that found the top corner . Phillips ' effort dipped and swerved past Julian Speroni but it was too little too late for Rangers . Phillips grabs the ball in a hurry as he makes his way back to the centre spot .
Matt Phillips scored 40-yard wonder goal for QPR on Saturday . Alan Pardew claimed strike was better than David Beckham 's stunner .