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Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert has joined an exclusive Premier League after his latest hat-trick.
The Dutchman scored three as the Cherries thrashed Newcastle 4-1 to strengthen their European hopes.
It was his second hat-trick of the season having also got one against Wolves in November.
Kluivert has become just the seventh player in the Premier League era to score two hat-tricks away from home in the same season.
Ian Wright in 1993-94, Robbie Fowler in 2001-02, Michael Owen in 2002-03, Luis Suarez in 2012-13, Harry Kane 2016-17 and Raheem Sterling in 2019-20 are others who make the list.
Justin Kluivert scored another hat-trick as Bournemouth thrashed Newcastle 4-1
Harry Kane (left) and Luis Suarez (right) are also among a list of players to score two hat-tricks away from home in the same season
Speaking to the BBC, Kluivert said: ‘It’s amazing, wonderful. The best feeling ever.
‘We always know we’re good. The start of the game is one of the most important things we focus on. That was good today. I’m super proud of the team.
‘The squad isn’t that big at the moment. We have 12 fit first-team players. A result like this is just amazing. We trust in each other and believe in each other. I think that’s the spirit in our team.
‘We can go very far. Players will come back from injury who we really need. We can dream big, but we just need to stay humble and keep working hard. We’ll see at the end where we can finish.’
Kluivert’s latest hat-trick ensures he has scored more goals at St James’ Park than his dad Patrick, who played 37 times for Newcastle.
‘I heard I had more goals than him here already, so that is one win over him,’ he added.
‘It’s nice to come here. I followed Newcastle when I was younger. Unfortunately for them, Kluivert now plays for another team.’
