Gareth Bale has scored a remarkable 11 times in his last nine outings for Tottenham and Wales, gaining rave reviews in the process.
Here we chart his hot streak by the game...
Jan 30: A superb solo run and shot earns Spurs a 1-1 draw at Norwich.
Feb 3: A 20-yard strike in the second half hands his side a 1-0 win at West Brom.
Feb 6: Scores one and creates the other for Sam Vokes to inspire Wales to a 2-1 friendly win over Austria.
Feb 9: Nets both goals in a 2-1 defeat of Newcastle, one a free-kick the other a swift breakaway.
Feb 14: Two stunning free-kicks, in injury-time at the end of each half, see Spurs to a 2-1 Europa League success over Lyon.
Feb 21: A rare barren night for Bale in the return leg in France.
Feb 25: Normal service resumes as the 23-year-old puts Tottenham ahead against West Ham then smashes home a late winner in a 3-2 win.
Mar 3: Exploits space behind Arsenal's back four to open the scoring in a 2-1 north London derby triumph.
Mar 7: Adds a header to his repertoire to give his side an early lead against visiting Inter Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League. Spurs win 3-0.
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