Son Heung-min pounced to steal a 1-0 win for lacklustre Tottenham on Monday, linking up with Harry Kane yet again as Jose Mourinho’s side c...
Son Heung-min pounced to steal a 1-0 win for lacklustre Tottenham on Monday, linking up with Harry Kane yet again as Jose Mourinho’s side climbed to fifth in the Premier League table.
All of the traditional “big six” clubs have dropped unlikely points in the early weeks of the season and Spurs looked set to leave Turf Moor frustrated.
But South Korea forward Son scored his eighth league goal of the season in the 76th minute, heading in from close range after a headed pass from Kane.
Spurs now have 11 points from six games, just two points behind leaders Everton after their third win of the season.
Mourinho hailed his attacking stars, who have now combined for 29 Premier League goals – only Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard have managed more, with 36.
“It is an understanding that comes from Maurcio (Pochettino’s) time,” said Mourinho. “I don’t want all the credit myself, let’s share with Mauricio.
“They play together for a long time, probably a different way because Harry is not always a nine now.
“What pleases me more about them both is that they are two top players but close friends, no jealousy, they both play for the team.”
Relief
The hard-earned three points will be a huge relief to Mourinho, whose side looked...
