Kane record-breaking goal help Arsenal maintain safe lead over Man City

Kane record-breaking goal help Arsenal maintain safe lead over Man City

Introduction

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to score 150 Premier League goals for a club, after scoring twice in Sunday's 3-1 win over Arsenal. The 28-year-old had been left out of Tottenham's starting line-up against Stoke City on Saturday, but then returned to help them take all three points at White Hart Lane - and his record-breaking goal helped maintain Arsenal's lead over Man City in second place.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has scored five Premier League hat-tricks this season - more than any other player in a single campaign.

Harry Kane has scored five Premier League hat-tricks this season - more than any other player in a single campaign. The Tottenham Hotspur striker is the only player to do so, and he’s scored more hat-tricks than any other player has managed in a single season or taken home the PFA Player of the Year award.

Kane’s first came against Burnley on September 27th when he netted twice after coming off the bench, while his second came against Leicester City at home on October 2nd where he added another two goals before being substituted himself following an hour and 45 minutes on pitch.

Three of his five goals came in Sunday's game at Arsenal, where he was again the Man of the Match.

Three of his five goals came in Sunday's game at Arsenal, where he was again the Man of the Match. He has now scored more than any other player in a single season and is on course to break Alan Shearer’s record for most Premier League hat-tricks by a midfielder by recording his 13th.

Kane has now scored five Premier League hat-tricks this season - more than any other player in a single campaign - as well as an astonishing seven own goals (including one against Leicester City).

The 28-year-old's goal was also his 150th for Tottenham, making him just the third Englishman to reach 150 with a club after Alan Shearer (260) and Gary Lineker (174).

Kane's goal was also his 150th for Tottenham, making him just the third Englishman to reach 150 with a club after Alan Shearer (260) and Gary Lineker (174).

The 28-year-old has scored 149 goals in 266 games since moving to Spurs from Millwall in 2012. He's been described as one of the best players in world football by former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who said: "He's a great talent."

"It's been a whirlwind few weeks," said Kane after becoming only the second Englishman after Peter Beardsley to score 150 goals for a Premier League side. "The fans are amazing."

Harry Kane is a great player. He has scored 150 goals for Tottenham Hotspur, which is more than any other player in the Premier League's history. He has also scored five Premier League hat-tricks this season, which is more than any other player has ever managed in their entire career.

He's now the second Englishman after Peter Beardsley to score 150 goals for a Premier League club—and he's doing it at such an incredible rate that it will likely take years before anyone else can catch up with him!

The record for most Premier League goals in a season will keep Harry Kane in the headlines for some time to come.

If you're a Harry Kane fan, then this is the news you have been waiting for. The Tottenham Hotspur striker has scored five goals in the Premier League so far this season, which means he is currently tied with Alan Shearer for most hat-tricks in a single Premier League campaign.

And if that wasn't enough, Kane also holds the record of scoring five hat-tricks in one season - something only two other players have achieved before him: Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy (who both managed six).

Conclusion

Harry Kane has already been one of the most important players in the Premier League this season, and his record-breaking goal has only made him more popular with fans. The Tottenham striker will be hoping to continue his excellent form as Tottenham face Liverpool on Sunday.