Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and the other title contenders assessed: Antonio Conte is looking like a genius and Man Utd are getting there slowlyAlexis Sanchez scored a sublime 14-minute hat-trick against West Ham as Arsenal went wild at the London Stadium over the weekend.
Goals in the 72nd, 80th and 86th minutes from Sanchez sealed the 5-1 away win but is it as good as any of these hat-tricks from
Premier League history?
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at 10 of the best trebles.
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez scored a 14-minute hat-trick against West Ham on Saturday
Sanchez scored in the 72nd, 80th and 86th minutes against West Ham during their 5-1 win
Sadio Mane for Southampton vs Aston Villa — May 20, 2015
The fastest-ever Premier League hat-trick from Mane, whose three goals came in two minutes and 56 seconds.
He used his strength and pace for two strikes, before a fine first-time side-footed finish secured his third. Southampton were 5-1 up at half time and won 6-1.
Mane's quick treble beat Robbie Fowler's 21-year-old record of four minutes and 33 seconds for Liverpool against Arsenal in 1994.
Sadio Mane, now of Liverpool, pictured scoring against Aston Villa for Southampton in 2015
Mane scored the fastest-ever Premier League hat-trick for Southampton in 2015
Robbie Fowler for Liverpool vs Arsenal, August 28, 1994
And that brings us nicely to that very treble 12 years ago.
Fowler got all the goals as Liverpool won 3-0 against Arsenal at Anfield and the 19-year-old striker made history.
'It was then that the God nickname began to stick,' Fowler later wrote in his autobiography. 'My life had already changed but it gathered pace after that.'
Robbie Fowler scored a treble for Liverpool in 1994 against Arsenal at Anfield
Luis Suarez for Liverpool vs Norwich, December 4, 2013
Another super Liverpool striker, though Suarez scored four against Norwich in this 5-1 win in 2013.
His first ‒ a 40-yard lob over John Ruddy ‒ was a thing of beauty. His second was more straightforward as he swept in Philippe Coutinho's corner.
His third ‒ a vicious half-volley ‒ and fourth ‒ an inch-perfect free-kick ‒ were sublime.
Luis Suarez scored four against Norwich for Liverpool in 2013, including this 40-yard lob
Suarez got four of Liverpool's five goals against Norwich in this 5-1 win in 2013
Matthew Le Tissier for Southampton vs Norwich – April 9, 1994
Our oldest on the list and it was a perfect hat-trick that came in a 5-4 thriller from the Southampton skipper.
Southampton were 3-1 down then 4-3 down but Le Tissier had other ideas at Carrow Road.
He scored with his left foot, right foot then head, and Southampton won. Vintage.
Matthew Le Tissier pictured celebrating a goal in 1994 for Southampton
Dennis Bergkamp for Arsenal vs Leicester — August 27, 1997
Three for Bergkamp as Arsenal and Leicester drew 3-3 in this Premier League tie, and the goal scored to seal his hat-trick was genius.
The first was with his right foot into the top corner. The second saw him break through and get the ball up and over Kasey Keller. The third was something else.
Bergkamp plucked the ball out of the air, lost his marker in Matt Elliot, then beat Keller. One of his greatest-ever goals ‒ and there are a few to choose from.
Dennis Bergkamp pictured scoring one of his greatest-ever goals for Arsenal
Bergkamp scored three for Arsenal against Leicester in an unforgettable 1997 tie
Steven Gerrard for Liverpool vs Everton – March 13, 2012
Scoring a hat-trick at Anfield is sensational enough. Doing it against your Merseyside rivals, though, makes it all the more memorable.
It was in 2012 when Gerrard was the architect in this 3-0 win ‒ the first hat-trick in this derby since Ian Rush scored four in a 5-0 win at Goodison Park in 1982.
Gerrard's finishes included finesse and power as Liverpool ran riot on a night to remember at Anfield. Not if you're from the blue half of Merseyside, however.
Steven Gerrard pictured scoring his and Liverpool's second goal against Everton in 2012
Gerrard scored a hat-trick in the Merseyside derby against Everton in 2012
Paul Scholes for Manchester United vs Newcastle – April 12, 2003
Another England midfielder with a treble, this time for Manchester United.
Scholes scored a sublime volley, a piledriver that flew perfectly into the top corner, then a tap-in as Newcastle lost 6-2.
St James' Park was like a pinball machine for Manchester United as they dominated the North East side and left with six goals to their name.
Paul Scholes scored three goals in this 6-2 win over Newcastle United in 2003
Kanu for Arsenal vs Chelsea — October 23, 1999
You cannot have a list of the greatest Premier League hat-tricks and leave this out.
Arsenal were 2-0 down with 15 minutes to go but then Kanu came along. The striker scored in the 75th, 83rd and 90th minutes to turn this into a 3-2 win.
Kanu's third saw him take on Chelsea goalkeeper Ed De Goey and produce a fine finish in an unforgettable London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Nwankwo Kanu took on Chelsea goalkeeper Ed De Goey to score from this angle
Kanu pictured celebrating one of his three goals at Chelsea with Thierry Henry
Andrey Arshavin for Arsenal vs Liverpool – April 21, 2009
Arshavin's incredible four goals at Anfield saw him deliver a serious blow to Liverpool's title hopes.
The Arsenal star scored in minutes 36, 67, 70 and 90 to turn this into a 4-4 draw.
Manchester United went on to win the 2008-09 title by four points with Liverpool finishing second.
Andrey Arshavin pictured scoring his team's fourth goal against Liverpool in 2009
Arshavin scored four goals in this 4-4 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal
Dimitar Berbatov for Manchester United vs Liverpool – September 19, 2010
Berbatov's treble included an overhead kick and led Manchester United to a 3-2 win at Old Trafford.
His and United's third ‒ a towering header six minutes from time ‒ saw Liverpool off and meant that he would be taking the match ball home.
That sensational overhead kick is one of those that supporters still watch on
YouTube.
Dimitar Berbatov's overhead kick against Liverpool is still seen as one of his greatest
Berbatov's treble led Manchester United to a 3-2 win at Old Trafford over Liverpool
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez scored a 14-minute hat-trick against West Ham on Saturday
Sanchez scored in the 72nd, 80th and 86th minutes against West Ham during their 5-1 winSadio Mane for Southampton vs Aston Villa — May 20, 2015The fastest-ever Premier League hat-trick from Mane, whose three goals came in two minutes and 56 seconds.He used his strength and pace for two strikes, before a fine first-time side-footed finish secured his third. Southampton were 5-1 up at half time and won 6-1.Mane's quick treble beat Robbie Fowler's 21-year-old record of four minutes and 33 seconds for Liverpool against Arsenal in 1994.
Sadio Mane, now of Liverpool, pictured scoring against Aston Villa for Southampton in 2015
Mane scored the fastest-ever Premier League hat-trick for Southampton in 2015Robbie Fowler for Liverpool vs Arsenal, August 28, 1994And that brings us nicely to that very treble 12 years ago.Fowler got all the goals as Liverpool won 3-0 against Arsenal at Anfield and the 19-year-old striker made history.'It was then that the God nickname began to stick,' Fowler later wrote in his autobiography. 'My life had already changed but it gathered pace after that.'
Robbie Fowler scored a treble for Liverpool in 1994 against Arsenal at AnfieldLuis Suarez for Liverpool vs Norwich, December 4, 2013Another super Liverpool striker, though Suarez scored four against Norwich in this 5-1 win in 2013.His first ‒ a 40-yard lob over John Ruddy ‒ was a thing of beauty. His second was more straightforward as he swept in Philippe Coutinho's corner.His third ‒ a vicious half-volley ‒ and fourth ‒ an inch-perfect free-kick ‒ were sublime.
Luis Suarez scored four against Norwich for Liverpool in 2013, including this 40-yard lob
Suarez got four of Liverpool's five goals against Norwich in this 5-1 win in 2013Matthew Le Tissier for Southampton vs Norwich – April 9, 1994Our oldest on the list and it was a perfect hat-trick that came in a 5-4 thriller from the Southampton skipper.Southampton were 3-1 down then 4-3 down but Le Tissier had other ideas at Carrow Road.He scored with his left foot, right foot then head, and Southampton won. Vintage.
Matthew Le Tissier pictured celebrating a goal in 1994 for SouthamptonDennis Bergkamp for Arsenal vs Leicester — August 27, 1997Three for Bergkamp as Arsenal and Leicester drew 3-3 in this Premier League tie, and the goal scored to seal his hat-trick was genius.The first was with his right foot into the top corner. The second saw him break through and get the ball up and over Kasey Keller. The third was something else.Bergkamp plucked the ball out of the air, lost his marker in Matt Elliot, then beat Keller. One of his greatest-ever goals ‒ and there are a few to choose from.
Dennis Bergkamp pictured scoring one of his greatest-ever goals for Arsenal
Bergkamp scored three for Arsenal against Leicester in an unforgettable 1997 tieSteven Gerrard for Liverpool vs Everton – March 13, 2012Scoring a hat-trick at Anfield is sensational enough. Doing it against your Merseyside rivals, though, makes it all the more memorable.It was in 2012 when Gerrard was the architect in this 3-0 win ‒ the first hat-trick in this derby since Ian Rush scored four in a 5-0 win at Goodison Park in 1982.Gerrard's finishes included finesse and power as Liverpool ran riot on a night to remember at Anfield. Not if you're from the blue half of Merseyside, however.
Steven Gerrard pictured scoring his and Liverpool's second goal against Everton in 2012
Gerrard scored a hat-trick in the Merseyside derby against Everton in 2012Paul Scholes for Manchester United vs Newcastle – April 12, 2003Another England midfielder with a treble, this time for Manchester United.Scholes scored a sublime volley, a piledriver that flew perfectly into the top corner, then a tap-in as Newcastle lost 6-2.St James' Park was like a pinball machine for Manchester United as they dominated the North East side and left with six goals to their name.
Paul Scholes scored three goals in this 6-2 win over Newcastle United in 2003Kanu for Arsenal vs Chelsea — October 23, 1999You cannot have a list of the greatest Premier League hat-tricks and leave this out.Arsenal were 2-0 down with 15 minutes to go but then Kanu came along. The striker scored in the 75th, 83rd and 90th minutes to turn this into a 3-2 win.Kanu's third saw him take on Chelsea goalkeeper Ed De Goey and produce a fine finish in an unforgettable London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Nwankwo Kanu took on Chelsea goalkeeper Ed De Goey to score from this angle
Kanu pictured celebrating one of his three goals at Chelsea with Thierry HenryAndrey Arshavin for Arsenal vs Liverpool – April 21, 2009Arshavin's incredible four goals at Anfield saw him deliver a serious blow to Liverpool's title hopes.The Arsenal star scored in minutes 36, 67, 70 and 90 to turn this into a 4-4 draw.Manchester United went on to win the 2008-09 title by four points with Liverpool finishing second.
Andrey Arshavin pictured scoring his team's fourth goal against Liverpool in 2009
Arshavin scored four goals in this 4-4 draw between Liverpool and ArsenalDimitar Berbatov for Manchester United vs Liverpool – September 19, 2010Berbatov's treble included an overhead kick and led Manchester United to a 3-2 win at Old Trafford.His and United's third ‒ a towering header six minutes from time ‒ saw Liverpool off and meant that he would be taking the match ball home.That sensational overhead kick is one of those that supporters still watch onYouTube.
Dimitar Berbatov's overhead kick against Liverpool is still seen as one of his greatest
Berbatov's treble led Manchester United to a 3-2 win at Old Trafford over Liverpool
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