Kane equals New Year’s Day goal-scoring record
Harry Kane got himself into the record books again as Tottenham Hotspur started 2019 in style outclassing Cardiff City to prevail 3-0 on Tuesday.
Kane’s third-minute opening goal is the fifth successive New Year’s Day he has scored in the Premier League, equalling a record held by Andy Cole and Steven Gerrard.
Christian Eriksen and Son Heung-Min added further goals as Spurs had the win wrapped up before half-time and reclaimed second place, a point above Manchester City, and six behind leader Liverpool.
This performance marked Mauricio Pochettino’s side out as still being live title contender and a stark contrast to the limp way it lost to another promoted side Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Saturday.
It toyed with Cardiff at times, and the third goal killed the game.
Cardiff’s poor record against the top teams continued, losing its last 15 Premier League matches against the ‘big six’ sides, conceding 45 goals.
The result: Cardiff 0 lost to Tottenham Hotspur 3 (Kane 3, Eriksen 12, Son 26).
