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Bale's brilliant form continues as he hits eight-year high for Tottenham in Crystal Palace win

Gareth Bale’s improved run of form continued on Sunday as he netted for Tottenham against Crystal Palace.

The Wales star spent much of his first five months back at the club on loan from Real Madrid struggling to make an impression under Jose Mourinho.

However, he has won his place in the starting XI and has developed into the type of influential player he was expected to be when he returned shortly before the summer transfer deadline.

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