Bale is a player that when he isn’t lost in the mists of his own self-doubt, needs no introduction, and has few equals. I suggest you pay particular attention to the extraordinary intelligence and supreme finesse displayed in the first shot assist. Most players would’ve perhaps hoped to chisel a corner out of the situation. Bale not only had the wit to create an opportunity, but he also put the ball on Sonny’s head. Alas, the Korean appears to have been born with a sponge for a neck, but it was a brilliant action.
The plaudits for the 31-year-old have been fife since the victory, John Cross called Bale “simply unstoppable” and Matt Law was quoted by Walesonline as saying “José Mourinho now counting on the man he seemed so reluctant to pick”. Matthew Cooper of The Express added, “That patience is now paying dividends, with Bale back producing the goods on a regular basis for Spurs.”
4 shot assists/key passes.
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We got 72-minutes from Bale against Palace, in which he created 4 fantastic chances – which 3 were part of his 3 out of 4 successful crosses.
Only Sonny made more attacking third passes for Tottenham.