OTD - 18 December

22 Jun 2018
2004: Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 Southampton

Jermain Defoe's hat-trick against Southampton helped Tottenham Hotspur to their fourth successive victory.

The England striker first slotted home from Frederic Kanoute's cross and then coolly punished a defensive error, before Kanoute put Spurs 3-0 up.

Peter Crouch headed in two minutes after the break to give Southampton some hope, but Defoe completed his treble and substitute Robbie Keane scored a fifth for Spurs.

The result left the north London side eighth on 25 points while Southampton remained in the bottom three in 19th place on 13 points, two points from safety.

2011: Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal

Manchester City returned to the top of the table after a closely-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal.

David Silva scored the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute, taking Manchester City to 41 points.

Arsenal’s defeat left them fifth on 29 points, three points outside the top four.

David Silva goal vs Arsenal, 18 Dec 2011

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