Tottenham Hotspurs Soar To The Top Of The Premier League With 2-0 Win Over Fulham

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A brilliant curling shot combined with an immaculate assist from Son Heung-min ensured a comfortable and stylish 2-goal win for Tottenham Hotspurs over Fulham. The Monday win takes them to the top position in the English Premier League. The London side has continued to flourish under Ange Postecoglou, their new manager. The resounding win proved again that the Spurs have it in them to flourish without the dependable Harry Kane who joined the Bundesliga at the end of last season.

And this has been especially true with Son Heung-min, the Korean star who has come in place of Kane as the center forward in the team. His prolific form has delivered the best impression of Kane. Both goals came under identical circumstances. Calvin Bassey, the Fulham defender, lost possession under pressure. Son was instrumental in both goals. The first goal for Tottenham came when Son received a Richarlison pass after Bassey gave away control to Hojbjerg. The Korean moved inside around Tim Ream, curling the ball into the net from the edge.

Both Goals For Tottenham Have Come From Mispasses By A Fulham Defender

The second came from an identical situation as Bassey again lost possession to Hojbjerg. Bassey appeared lost, after being deployed as a right center-back. Both of the passes that led to the goals came from his weak foot. Hojbjerg swiftly moved the pass to the Korean who gave a deft short pass to Maddison. The English playmaker slotted home past Berd Leno, the former Arsenal goalie, under the Fulham bar. It was his first goal after joining Tottenham. Postecoglou said that working off the ball was what gave the full points against Fulham. He said that both goals came off that.

Tottenham remain unbeaten after 9 games. They have picked up 23 points after Postecoglou took over during the off-season. Son has been as prolific as Harry Kane after Postecoglou moved him in front after starting the season in the left wing. With 7 goals he is at joint second with Liverpool’s Salah and two behind leader Erling Haaland of Manchester City.