Pérez’s hat-trick was Newcastle's first in the Premier League since October 2015, when Georginio Wijnaldum scored four times against Norwich City. Wijnaldum since has moved to Liverpool and is on to potentially win a Champions League and Premier League medal.
The Spaniard sits 16th in the all-time Newcastle Premier League goal scores table. He’s scored 32 goals in all competitions for the Magpies. His trademark celebration, sticking his fingers in his ears, was copied by Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho last week. The 25-year-old’s performance has yet again has shown other clubs his qualities in front of goal.