Tottenham 5 Southampton 2: Records tumble for inspirational hat-trick hero Kane
Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a
second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at
Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a
calendar year in the process.
The England star's treble against Burnley on
December 23 moved him level on 36 with Alan Shearer and he never looked as
though he was going to struggle with the expectation, beating the record, which
had lasted for 22 years, in the 22nd minute as part of an immense performance.
Kane confirmed his spot in the Premier League
history books with one of easiest goals he is ever likely to score, heading in
from close range to end Saints' fairly feeble early resistance.
But there was even more to come, as he doubled his
tally for the day just before the interval. It was another simple finish,
though it came at the end of a brilliant incisive Spurs move and saw him usurp
Lionel Messi to become Europe's top scorer for 2017.
Although Kane stole the headlines with his display
and records, Dele Alli was similarly exceptional and got in on the act the
start of the second half, before setting up Son Heung-min for number four.
becoming the first player to score six Premier
League hat-tricks in a calendar year - before Dusan Tadic's late consolation
did little to lift Southampton's festive spirits, the visitors having now lost
three of their last four top-flight games.
Sofiane Boufal did pull one back, but Kane completed
another record –becoming the first player to score six Premier League hat-tricks
in a calendar year - before Dusan Tadic's late consolation did little to lift
Southampton's festive spirits, the visitors having now lost three of their last
four top-flight games.
Match highlights Tottenham 5 -2 Southampton:
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