Gareth Bale scored a stunning hat-trick as Tottenham kept themselves in the Champions League qualification race with a 4-0 win over Sheffield United. Son Heung-min also scored a fine goal as Ryan Mason’s men ran riot against a Blades side whose relegation fate has already been sealed. Expand Close Harry Kane could not find the net (Justin Setterfield/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Harry Kane could not find the net (Justin Setterfield/PA)But Spurs finally went ahead in the 36th minute with a moment of quality. Expand Close Son Heung-min scored his side’s fourth goal (Nick Potts/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Son Heung-min scored his side’s fourth goal (Nick Potts/PA)The hosts were not denied for long, however, as they did double their lead just after the hour with a devastating counter attack. After clearing a Blades corner, Son evaded two challenges and sent Bale clear on goal, with the Welshman delivering an emphatic finish into the top corner.

Source: Irish Independent May 02, 2021 20:33 UTC