Ranking the 5 most iconic hat tricks in Premier League history

The Premier League has witnessed several incredible goalscorers in its long and illustrious history. These are players who came to the English top flight from every part of the world. They have won our hearts with their amazing exploits in front of goal.

Nothing beats the pride that comes with scoring three goals in a single match, especially in a highly competitive division like the Premier League. That's why every player who bags a hat-trick in the English top flight deserves to be celebrated.

It also makes sense to occasionally look back in time and honor these superstars for the memorable deeds and moments they recorded in the division. In line with that, we've decided to rank the

Five most iconic hat-tricks in Premier League history

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#5 Wayne Rooney versus Arsenal - August 28, 2011

The attacker bagged a fantastic hat-trick in the 8-2 demolition of Arsenal at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney produced a handful of spectacular performances during his time with Manchester United. But the one he put up in the 8-2 demolition of Arsenal in the Premier League on August 28, 2011 definitely stands out.

The Red Devils made easy work of Arsene Wenger's men at Old Trafford, landing them their heaviest league defeat since 1927. Rooney was the chief orchestrator. The attacker scored Manchester United's third goal in the 41st minute after Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young had put the Red Devils ahead.

The first half ended with a 3-1 scoreline as Theo Walcott pulled one back for the visitors. Arsenal approached the second half with more intensity but Rooney dashed their hopes by scoring once again in the 64th minute.

Nani and Ji-Sung Park both scored for Manchester United, and Robin van Persie pulled one back for the Gunners at the 74th minute mark. With nine minutes to go, Rooney scored once again from the spot to complete his hat-trick. Ashley Young's injury time effort completed the 8-2 triumph.

#4 Thierry Henry versus Liverpool - April 9, 2004

The striker shocked the Premier League with this incredible performance

Arsenal conceded an early goal as Sami Hyypia put Liverpool ahead within five minutes when the two clubs clashed in the Premier League on April 9, 2004. Thierry Henry stepped up and leveled matters in the 31st minute but Michael Owen restored the Reds' lead just 11 minutes later.

Robert Pires scored for Arsenal to balance the scoreline before Henry took matters into his own hands. The Frenchman fetched the ball from deep in midfield and beat Didi Hamann, Jamie Carragher and Igor Biscan on his way to scoring his second goal. He added his third with a right-footed shot in the 78th minute to complete one of the finest performances of his career.

#3 Luis Suarez versus Norwich - December 4, 2013

The Uruguayan produced a performance for the Premier League record books

Luis Suarez was arguably the best striker in the Premier League during his time with Liverpool. The Uruguayan produced several incredible performances in the English top flight. This includes scoring a fantastic hat-trick against Norwich City in 2013.

Suarez opened the scoring with a spectacular volley from 40 yards out in the 15th minute before doubling Liverpool's lead from close range 14 minutes later. The striker sent the Anfield crowd wild by scoring once again to complete his hat-trick before the restart.

Just when everyone thought the Uruguayan was done for the night, he stepped up and scored a direct free kick with 15 minutes left on the clock. Bradley Johnson bagged a consolation for the visitors and Raheem Sterling made it 5-1 with a late effort.

#2 Mark Viduka versus Liverpool - November 4, 2000

The striker was totally unplayable in that game

Elland Road was ready for a massive showdown when Leeds United and Liverpool locked horns in the Premier League on November 4, 2000. Some sloppy defending from the Peacocks allowed Liverpool to score twice in less than 20 minutes.

The Reds thought they were in for a goal fest but Mark Viduka had other ideas. The striker scored midway through the first half to give Leeds reason to believe before leveling the score shortly after the restart.

Liverpool restored their lead via a Vladimir Smicer effort in the 61st minute but Viduka canceled it out in the 73rd minute to complete his hat-trick. The striker would later have the final say on the game just two minutes later. He sent a right-footed shot into the back of the net to secure a 4-3 triumph for his team.

#1 Mohamed Salah versus Manchester United - October 24, 2021

Salah became the first player ever to score a Premier League hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford

There has been an argument in recent weeks over who the best player is in the Premier League right now between Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah. Just as the debate reached its peak, both players got the opportunity to face each other. Manchester United hosted Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend.

While Ronaldo failed to impress, Salah grabbed the opportunity with both hands. The Egyptian produced an amazing performance that had a reverberating effect across the football world. He further stabilized his reputation as the Premier League's MVP.

After Naby Keita and Diogo Jota had put Liverpool ahead with two quick-fire goals, Salah scored twice in the first half to make it 4-0. He returned with another goal in the second half to complete his hat-trick. In the process, he became the first player to score a Premier League hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford.