Mane scores fastest PL hat-trick as Southampton rout Villa 6-1
Sadio Mane produced a scintillating performance on Saturday as he scored the fastest hat-trick in the history of the Premier League to help Southampton beat Aston Villa 6-1.
Mane scored his record breaking hat-trick in two minutes and 56 seconds to put Southampton in a commanding position in the 16th minute. Mane surpassed Robbie Fowler's 21-year record of four minutes 33 seconds for Liverpool in 1994.
Striker Shane Long subsequently netted a brace to consolidate their lead to 5-1 at half-time while Christian Benteke headed home his 15th goal of the season for Villa, the BBC reported.
Graziano Pelle added their sixth goal through a late volley in the 81 minute. his win has kept alive Southampton Europa League hopes.