| Harry Kane is roaring after scoring the opening goal in a match against C. Palace © AFP=News1 |
Tottenham, in which Jose Mourinho’s unique’result football’ took place, maintained the lead in the English Premier League (hereinafter referred to as EPL).
Tottenham drew 1-1 in the 12th round of the 2020-21 EPL away game against Crystal Palace, which ended at Selhurst Park in London, England on the morning of the 14th (Korean time). Tottenham took the lead with Harry Kane’s opening goal, assisted by Son Heung-min in the 23rd minute of the first half, but ended the game with a goal in the second half and a draw in the 36th minute.
With 7 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss and 25 points, Tottenham maintained the highest position in the leaderboards ahead of the goal difference (Tottenham +14/Liverpool +9) against Fulham and Liverpool in the same round. It is regrettable that he did not win, but the undefeated march is still valid (11 matches).
It’s not enough to enlarge the current Tottenham location too much. Leicester City (8 wins, 4 draws, 24 points), Southampton (7 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses, 23 points), and Chelsea (6 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), which have the same points as the 2nd place Liverpool. 22) Competition for the first place in the back is very fierce, so even if only one game slips, the ranking can be pushed. However, it is clear that they are performing above expectations.
The fundamental background of Tottenham’s lead emergence is the Morinyu-style Silly football, which is confronted with the criticism of’anti-football’, which degrades the taste of seeing, with a peculiar remark that “ball share rhyme is the story of soccer philosophers.” Up to the first place in the Europa League group stage, Tottenham’s content for the 2020-21 season is clearly accumulating necessary points, even if it remains somewhat regrettable.
In the 11th round against Arsenal on the 7th, Tottenham had only 35% market share, but defeated the opponent who controlled 65% by 2-0. On this day, he struggled throughout the match against C. Palace, but in the end, he kept the lead by adding points.
First of all, my defense has improved significantly compared to last season. Tottenham has only scored 10 goals, which has been played up to round 12, and is the only one in the EPL’s 20 clubs to score 0 points per game. In doing so, he scored 24 goals, two goals per game. Son Heung-min-Kane combination showing fantastic breath is great.
With the help and scoring that day, Son Heung-min and Kane jointly scored the 12th goal of the season. Son Heung-min scored a goal with Kane’s assist eight times, and Son Heung-min supported Kane with four assists, including the C. Palace match. Half of the team’s overall goals were produced by Son Heung-min and Kane.
Somehow, the gaze of domestic fans is bound to focus a lot on Son Heung-min. It’s actually showing an amazing pace. Son Heung-min, who scored one goal and one help in the 11th round of the EPL against Arsenal on the 7th, and succeeded in writing two consecutive attack points, is recording 20 points in various competitions combined with 13 goals. He has already approached 30 attack points (18 goals, 12 assists) last year, which was a career high, with 10 cars.
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| Kane and Son Heung-min are leading the rise of Tottenham. Son Heung-min is also great, but Kane’s value is high. © AFP=News1 |
Son Heung-min is also amazing, but Kane’s performance is truly outstanding. Kane, who was already the top-notch striker in the EPL, has opened his eyes to altruistic play this season and is evaluated to be reborn as a more valuable player.
Kane is at the forefront of this category, with 10 assists already written in the EPL alone. Among them, there are only eight that Son Heung-min helped score, so he is a sure helper. With Son Heung-min’s finishing ability, their breathing shines brighter, while at the same time, Kane’s wider range of activities and vision are accentuated.
Previously, Kane was close to the typical 9 striker style. But this season, Kane doesn’t just stay on the post. It actively descends to the 2nd line to dazzle the opponent’s defenders, and thanks to this, he is helping his colleagues such as Son Heung-min to use the space and blow a shot. Son Heung-min’s opening goal against Arsenal also started with a pass that Kane pulled straight from below the half line. Even in C. Palace, I could often see Kane who came down to the lower area and received the ball.
Yet the existing advantages remain the same. Kane’s free kick on this day was a scene in which his shooting power was intact. It was a mid-range shooting that was actually hit with only the power of an ankle without any special help, but the impact was so good that the ball danced.
Kane is already scoring 9 goals and 10 assists at the EPL. It is two differences from the top scorer Calbert-Lewin (11 goals) and one goal from the second-placed group (10 goals) including Son Heung-min-Sala-Body. I thought I was only helping, but my main job is scoring. Son Heung-min is also great, but when talking about the Tottenham emergency this season, Kane’s vertical and horizontal streaks cannot be left out.
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