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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