CM – Zenit Saint Petersburg wins the third consecutive Russian crown with two games left

Zenit Saint Petersburg won their third title in a row in the Russian Premier League after a 6-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Sunday.

After two remaining games, the club lost from the deep pockets of Gazprom is supported, a nine point lead over Lokomotiv.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun scored a quick hat-trick in the 39th minute with goals, a time penalty and a header in the 46th minute.

Zenit has has now won the Russian Premier League title seven times, three times less than the ten record set by Spartak Moscow since the start of the post-Soviet championship in 1992.