Tottenham 4-0 Sheffield United: Gareth Bale hits stunning hat-trick to boost Champions League hopes

Tottenham 4-0 Sheffield United: Gareth Bale hits brilliant hat-trick against already-relegated Blades before Son Heung-min adds a stunning fourth as Spurs keep slim Champions League hopes alive

  • Gareth Bale flicked a first-half opener over the head of Aaron Ramsdale
  • The Welshman then drilled in after a rapid breakaway involving Son Heung-min
  • Bale completed his treble with a controlled finish from the edge of the box 
  • Son then got his name on the scoresheet with a stunning curling effort late on 
  • The win takes Ryan Mason’s men up to fifth and just five points off Chelsea 
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Tottenham know if they are to have any chance of getting a top four finish this season they need to beat relegated Sheffield United. 

The Blades are the visitors on Sunday and with Liverpool‘s trip to Manchester United postponed, Tottenham can steal a march on rivals with a win at home. 

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