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Sadio Mane celebrating the fastest ever Premier League hat-trick.

Sadio Mane - Player of the Week

Sadio Mane - Player of the Week

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What record did Sadio Mane break?

Mane celebrating his third goal.The Senegalese international, Sadio Mane, broke one of the longest-standing records in Premier League history last weekend. Mane broke the record for the fastest ever Premier League hat-trick. The Southampton winger took just 176 seconds to complete his hat-trick, that's less than 3 minutes! He scored in the 13th, 14th and 16th minutes as Southampton raced into a 3-0 lead against Aston Villa. The final score was 6-1 to Southampton. The record for the fastest Premier League hat-trick had belonged to Robbie Fowler for 21 years, when he scored three goals for Liverpool against Arsenal in 273 seconds, back in 1994. Mane has smashed that record and it is a new record that will be very difficult to ever break!  

"Really? It is the fastest Premier League hat-trick? The most important thing is the victory."  Sadio Mane after his record-breaking hat-trick.

When did Mane score his goals?

Mane is the 3rd Senegalese player to score a BPL hat-trick.Mane opened the scoring in the 13th minute at the second attempt, when his first shot was saved by the Aston Villa goalkeeper. His second arrived nearly immediately, after a mistake between the Villa goalkeeper and central defender, which let Mane put the ball into an empty net. Mane's record-breaking goal arrived just a few moments later, and was the best of the three. The ball arrived to Mane at the edge of the penalty area and Mane hit a first-time shot into the corner of the net. 

“It was incredible.”  Southampton manager - Ronald Koeman, talking about Mane's hat-trick.

Was it Southampton's biggest win of the season?

Mane in action against Chelsea.Most teams may have slowed down a little, but Southampton continued to move forward and scored two more goals before half-time, both scored by Irish international, Shane Long. Christian Benteke scored a goal for Villa, just before half-time, but it was already 5-1 and there was no way back for the FA Cup Finalists. The only surprise in the second-half was Southampton had to wait until the 81st minute to score their sixth goal, this time Graziano Pelle scored with a volley. A 6-1 scoreline would be the best result of the season for most teams, but the Saints have already won 8-0 this season, against Sunderland in October. This was also the biggest Premier League win by any team this season. This has been Southampton's best ever Premier League season and they are guaranteed to finish in the top 7, which they've never done before.

What do we know about Sadio Mane?

Mane with teammates.Sadio Mane was born on 12 April 1992 in Sedhiou, which is a town in Senegal, in West Africa. The town where Mane grew up is very small, only 15,000 people, and very remote, it is over 500 kilometres from the captial, Dakar. There were not many football facilities where Mane lived, so when he was 16 his parents decided to let him move to his Uncle's house, near Dakar. When in Dakar, he was spotted by local talent scouts and asked to play at the Generation Foot Academy, which has become one of the most famous academies in West Africa. It's the same academy where players such as Papiss Cisse (Newcastle) and Diafra Sakho (West Ham) made their names and is where Mane made his name. When he was 19, he joined French Ligue One club, FC Metz and a year later joined Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. After 2 seasons in Austria, Mane made the move to the Premier League to play for Southampton, on the south coast of England.

"Senegal have some exceptional talents but Mane is the diamond in the team."  Habib Beye, ex-Newcastle player and Senegal international.

Has Mane had a good first season in the Premier League?

Mane at the Olympics. Senegal v Great Britain.Mane signed for Southampton on transfer deadline day on September 1st 2014 for £11.8 million. He has played a major role in Southampton's fantastic second season back in the Premier League and has scored 10 goals. Mane was nominated for the African Player of the Year and also played for Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Mane has played some fantastic games for his new team, including two great games against Chelsea this season. In December, Mane scored Southampton's goal against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw and in March, Mane won the penalty and was Man of the Match at Stamford Bridge, when the Saints drew 1-1 for a second time. Chelsea captain, John Terry, later voted for Mane to be included in the PFA Team of the Season.

Can Mane's record ever be broken?

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Mane in action against Chelsea.

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Did you know......?

  • Sadio Mane scored his first goal for Southampton against Sunderland in an 8-0 Premier League win!
  • Mane is the third Senegalese player to score a Premier League hat-trick after Henri Camara (2005 - Wigan) and Demba Ba (2011 - Newcastle).
  • Mane was part of the Senegal team that drew 1-1 with Great Britain at the London Olympics.
  • The Senegal national team's nickname is the Lions of Teranga.
  • Senegal reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002, and became only the second African country to do this.
Mane scores against QPR.

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Sadio Mane is the latest Premier League record-breaker.

Do you know any other Premier League players that have broken records?

What other famous hat-tricks can you remember? Is this the best?

Will Mane's record ever be broken?

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hsn's picture
hsn
13/11/2022
TR
5560
points

Sentence
There was no way back, to the their one of the best ever seasons again.


hsn's picture
hsn
13/11/2022 17:25
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5560

Sentence
There was no way back, to the their one of the best ever seasons again.

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Gabriel Amaral
30/06/2021
BR
1512
points

Harry Kane is used to break records every season. I don't know exactely how many it was or the kind of records he broke, but he did...a lot!
I think Man's record will bre broken...if that isn't already.


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Gabriel Amaral
30/06/2021 18:37
Brazil
Arsenal
1512

Harry Kane is used to break records every season. I don't know exactely how many it was or the kind of records he broke, but he did...a lot!
I think Man's record will bre broken...if that isn't already.

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mobeckham
22/06/2020
TR
6539
points

I don't think anyone can break Mane's record.
It seems unbreakable.


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mobeckham
22/06/2020 16:48
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

I don't think anyone can break Mane's record.
It seems unbreakable.

kirito2001
11/01/2018
VN
180
points

No, I don't. Because I was a child.


kirito2001
11/01/2018 14:08
Vietnam
Manchester United
180

No, I don't. Because I was a child.

englishman
19/07/2016
DZ
1734
points

I think that one is the best one


englishman
19/07/2016 15:29
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

I think that one is the best one

englishman
19/07/2016
DZ
1734
points

I don't know


englishman
19/07/2016 15:27
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

I don't know

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kwesimanifest
05/06/2016
GH
4779
points

Everything is possible under the sun so Mane'so record can be broken some day


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
05/06/2016 18:33
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Everything is possible under the sun so Mane'so record can be broken some day

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
05/06/2016
GH
4779
points

Scoring in conservative matches


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
05/06/2016 00:47
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Scoring in conservative matches

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HakanUslu1881
13/03/2016
TR
1761
points

To break his record is nearly impossible but it's not impossible.


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HakanUslu1881
13/03/2016 23:08
Turkey
Leicester City
1761

To break his record is nearly impossible but it's not impossible.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
16/01/2016
PS
3705
points

Ronney became the second best premier league ever scorer, I think his record will be broken.


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assemjuve
16/01/2016 12:50
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Ronney became the second best premier league ever scorer, I think his record will be broken.

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robertkv
10/12/2015
TZ
3
points

Fabregas many assist
Yes
Yes


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robertkv
10/12/2015 06:09
Tanzania
Chelsea
3

Fabregas many assist
Yes
Yes

aragorn1986's picture
aragorn1986
05/12/2015
ME
3557
points

Vardy broke last record. He scored in 11 consecutive matches. And who could expect that? Rooney broke record for the national team also.


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aragorn1986
05/12/2015 19:48
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Vardy broke last record. He scored in 11 consecutive matches. And who could expect that? Rooney broke record for the national team also.

nikosonris
07/12/2015
UA
2453
points

I am really glad for the English National team coach who has now plenty of options upfront - Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy.


nikosonris
07/12/2015 12:04
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

I am really glad for the English National team coach who has now plenty of options upfront - Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy.

nikosonris
23/11/2015
UA
2453
points

One English player is about to break another record - scoring in 11 consecutive PL matches. You probably all know whom I am referring to)


nikosonris
23/11/2015 11:31
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

One English player is about to break another record - scoring in 11 consecutive PL matches. You probably all know whom I am referring to)

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MUGEMANYI
20/11/2015
RW
2320
points

Good finisher


MUGEMANYI's picture
MUGEMANYI
20/11/2015 07:08
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Good finisher

aragorn1986's picture
aragorn1986
03/11/2015
ME
3557
points

It will be broken, it's just a matter of time. There were many brilliant hat tricks in the past.


aragorn1986's picture
aragorn1986
03/11/2015 16:00
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

It will be broken, it's just a matter of time. There were many brilliant hat tricks in the past.

nikosonris
23/11/2015
UA
2453
points

I agree that it will be broken, but it will take some time (remember that Robie Fowler's record lasted for 20 years).


nikosonris
23/11/2015 11:29
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

I agree that it will be broken, but it will take some time (remember that Robie Fowler's record lasted for 20 years).

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almirpereira
23/10/2015
BR
1339
points

VERY GOOD.


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almirpereira
23/10/2015 01:11
Brazil
Chelsea
1339

VERY GOOD.

elghoul's picture
elghoul
12/10/2015
DZ
3988
points

Rooney is record-breaker of goals scored within England team.
This hat-trick is the best because it will take years to break it.
I hope he will not scores even one goal this afternoon against Algeria.


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elghoul
12/10/2015 18:42
Algeria
Manchester City
3988

Rooney is record-breaker of goals scored within England team.
This hat-trick is the best because it will take years to break it.
I hope he will not scores even one goal this afternoon against Algeria.

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