Heung-min Son would have been delighted to have donned the armband for Tottenham Hotspur as they destroyed Southampton 5-0 on Sunday.
Son was slated by Jamie O’Hara as not being a “world-class” player anymore in a campaign where several of his teammates have come under criticism.
But Heung-min Son decided to answer his critics on the pitch with an inspired display against Southampton.
The South Korean legend doubled the lead for Ange Postecoglou’s side at St. Mary’s with a well-taken left-footed finish that crept under Alex McCarthy and nestled into the back of the net.
While Pape Matar Sarr deserves a lion’s share of the credit for his wonderful strike as he showcased his quick feet and eye for goal, it was Son who played an incisive pass to him on the edge of the box.
Son provided another assist for James Maddison’s goal with a breathtaking outside-the-boot pass.
Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Son Heung-Min after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match be...
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Heung-min Son has the most assists for Tottenham in Premier League history
Once again, the versatile forward led from the front for the Lilywhites.
In doing so, the speedster gave the clubs’ supporters another night to remember.
During his side’s latest demolition job of Southampton, Son’s two assists meant he has now provided more than any player in Premier League history for Tottenham.
Son Heung-min has now provided more Premier League assists for Tottenham than any other player in the competition’s history (68).
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Ange Postecoglou would have been counting on one of his big-hitters to stand up and be counted against the hosts.
Luckily for Postecoglou, that is exactly what his star man did.
Son reaches another Premier League record against Southampton
The 32-year-old also became the 20th player in Premier League history to score in more than 100 matches in the competition.
If there was any questioning the Tottenham icon’s status as a Premier League legend, his latest exploits certainly prove he is right up there.
Spurs fans will consider them fortunate that such a top player continues to play for them.
Son put in yet another captain’s performance as Tottenham still rely on him to produce moments of magic.
The former Bayer Leverkusen winger will be relishing the responsibility of being his side’s talisman.
Son’s teammates at Tottenham would have been inspired witnessing his brilliant performance.
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