By 16 December 2006, Bale's goal count had risen to five, thanks to a late equaliser against Sunderland and free kicks away to Hull City and at home to Norwich City.
Pada 16 Desember 2006, jumlah gol Bale telah meningkat menjadi lima, berkat equalizer akhir melawan Sunderland dan tendangan bebas ke Hull City dan di kandang saat melawan Norwich City.