Torres eclipses Messi record with hat-trick in Man City win at Newcastle

The Spain winger is now the youngest ever player to score a treble for manager Pep Guardiola 

Ferran Torres broke a record previously held by Lionel Messi when he struck a memorable hat-trick for Manchester City against Newcastle on Friday.

The 21-year-old’s treble helped the newly crowned Premier League champions to a thrilling 4-3 victory against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

In doing so he became the youngest player to score a league hat-trick for a Pep Guardiola side, the previous record being set by Messi 11 years ago. Read More

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