Tottenham beat Liverpool 2-1 in the seventh round of the 2023-24 Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the morning of the 1st (Korea Standard Time). Son Heung-min scored the first goal in the 36th minute of the first half of the match to play a leading role in the team’s victory. Son Heung-min shook the Liverpool net by rushing to the gate with a right-footed shot by Hishalisson, who broke through the left side of the penalty area with Madison’s penetration pass. Son Heung-min, who started as Tottenham’s front-line striker, was replaced by Solomon in the 24th minute of the second half and played for about 70 minutes.
Tottenham manager Postecoglou said on Sky Sports in England, “Son Heung-min was not 100%. I was desperate for the game. I couldn’t play the whole game,” he said. Also, “Son Heung-min led the team once again at the front line. Son Heung-min led the defensive pressure. “It was a great effort by the captain,” he said, highly appreciating Son Heung-min’s performance. 스포츠토토
Following the fifth round against Sheffield United, Tottenham also won a dramatic victory against Liverpool with a goal in extra time in the second half. In response, Postecoglou said, “I once again made a great finish. I’m glad we’re moving in the right direction,” he said. Tottenham won against Liverpool for the first time since October 2017. It also ended its 11th consecutive game win against Liverpool.
Son Heung-min continued his strong performance in two consecutive games following a multi-goal against Arsenal on the 24th of last month. Son Heung-min has scored six goals in the Premier League this season, ranking second in the league’s scoring rankings after Holland. Tottenham rose to second place in the league with five wins and two draws (17 points) with the victory over Liverpool. Only two teams are unbeaten in the Premier League this season: Tottenham and Arsenal.