Tottenham Hotspur will likely be feeling dejected after drawing 3-3 of their Premier League with Southampton this afternoon and Antonio Conte will certainly be involved about how his group let go of a two-goal lead within the final quarter-hour of the sport.
The Lilywhites have now conceded extra targets (40) than another group within the high 12 and right now’s efficiency has left them in a weak place inside the highest 4 as Newcastle United are chasing them down simply two factors behind with two video games in hand.
Spurs didn’t solely share the factors on their go to to the south coast but in addition equally shared possession of the ball all through their conflict at St Mary’s, though have been unable to dominate in another space of the sport with Southampton comfortably delivering extra pictures on objective (19 v 17) and extra correct passes accomplished (385 v 376), which finally led to a blockbuster comeback for the relegation battling aspect.
Within the first half, Pedro Porro lastly broke the stalemate within the last moments earlier than half-time to present Tottenham the lead, nonetheless, when the ultimate 45 minutes commenced Che Adams rapidly bought the house group again into the sport with a Forty sixth-minute equaliser.
The inevitable Harry Kane discovered the again of the online to attain his twenty first Premier League objective of the season with a sometimes medical and ruthless header from inside the world, with the England skipper as soon as once more arising trumps for his aspect in assault – earlier than Ivan Perisic doubled the result in make it 3-1 simply 9 minutes later.
It wasn’t over, nonetheless, as Theo Walcott stored the Saints’ hopes alive when he discovered his group’s second objective within the 77th minute and a reckless mistake from Pape Matar Sarr within the field finally delivered the golden alternative to equalise to the opposition, with James Ward-Prowse changing a penalty within the dying minutes of the sport.
Regardless of Spurs missing battle everywhere in the pitch, it was Son Heung-min – in addition to partner-in-crime Kane – who refused to surrender and provided a lot to his group despite the fact that he did not make the scoresheet this afternoon.
How did Son get on vs Southampton?
There aren’t many gamers on the pitch that may maintain their heads up excessive after one other uninspiring efficiency from the north Londoners however Son maybe hit again at his doubters after a troubled marketing campaign with a much more influential show on the left flank.
Over his 90-minute efficiency, the 30-year-old winger – hailed for his “wonderful” go by reporter George Periods – registered one help, accomplished 100% of his dribbles, received six duels and two tackles, in addition to finishing three key passes too, proving he was an enormous presence on the pitch.
The South Korea worldwide additionally hit a milestone when he delivered his help for Porro’s opening objective within the first half because it marked his 50th help within the Premier League since becoming a member of the membership again in 2015.
It’ll absolutely be irritating for a participant like Son after placing on a resilient and close-to-faultless show away from house this afternoon, nonetheless, the Spurs boss will likely be hoping the person high quality of the winger will profit and set an instance to the squad within the upcoming fixtures.
With that being mentioned, Conte and his squad will now have two weeks to discover a solution to put up a stronger battle once they return to motion towards Everton subsequent month as they’re working out of alternatives to fend off their rivals for fourth.
