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Benteke on his 'crazy' 'dream' in a seven-goal thriller

Christian Benteke was finishing his first season in England when he scored not one, but three of the most important goals of his career.

The Belgian front-man was fulfilling his 'dream' of playing Premier League football as Aston Villa fought for safety at the tail end of 2012/13.

They took on fellow strugglers Sunderland in a six-pointer clash at Villa Park.

The Villans were protecting a narrow 2-1 lead as the game ticked towards its 55th-minute, and knew that three crucial points against the Black Cats could save their season. They needed a greater shield.