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HurriKane Son destroys Leeds to send Spurs third

Tottenham's Son and Kane celebrate

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane (left) celebrates with teammate Son Heung-Min after scoring the first goal during their English Premier League match against Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 2, 2021.


Photo credit: Andy Rain | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Reaching his century of Tottenham goals was a landmark moment for Son, who is the 18th player to score 100 in all competitions for the north London club and the first from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland
  • The only frustration for Mourinho was a stoppage-time red card for Matt Doherty after the Republic of Ireland right-back received a second booking
  • Having ended their disappointing run of four league games without a win, Tottenham moved within four points of leaders Liverpool, who play Southampton on Monday

London

South Korea forward Son Heung-min scored his 100th Tottenham goal in a 3-0 win over Leeds that hauled his team back into the Premier League title race on Saturday.