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ROBIN van Persie smashed a hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed 10-man Blackburn to win in the Barclays Premier League for the first time this year.

Dimitar Berbatov scores a hat-trick as Manchester United thrash 10-man Wigan to move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Newcastle move into third in the Premier League after Demba Ba's hat-trick seals a 3-1 victory over Stoke.

In-form striker Robin van Persie scores a hat-trick as Arsenal edge Chelsea in a stunning derby. The win moves the Gunners up to seventh.

Frank Lampard underlined his importance to Chelsea with a hat-trick as the Blues closed the gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-1 victory on an afternoon to forget for Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan.

Wayne Rooney bags a hat-trick and Javier Hernandez scores twice as a rampant Manchester United outclass Bolton 5-0 to go top of the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick as Manchester United respond to Manchester City's mauling of Tottenham by destroying Arsenal.

Stuart Broad says his hat-trick against India will mean little if England do not go on and win the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Swansea seal their place in the top flight for the first time since 1983 after a Scott Sinclair hat-trick helps them beat Reading in the Championship play-off final.

Maxi Rodriguez scores his second hat-trick in three games as a rampant Liverpool crush Fulham 5-2 to boost their hopes of reaching the Europa League.