London, United Kingdom - Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has achieved a significant milestone, scoring his 11th goal of the current Premier League season in a match against Everton. This achievement not only contributed to Spurs' victory but also advanced Son's position in the league's all-time scoring list.
According to Yonhap News Agency, In the game held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday, Son netted the team's second goal, playing a pivotal role in their 2-1 win over Everton. With this goal, Son is now tied for third in the league this season, sharing the spot with Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United and Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth, trailing only three goals behind leader Erling Haaland of Manchester City. His performance earned him the Man of the Match title. Following this win, Tottenham has climbed to fourth in the league standings, accumulating 36 points after 18 matches, positioning them two points ahead of Manchester City. Son's career in the Premier League now boasts 114 goals, placing him 23rd on the league's goals list, with Steven Gerrard and Raheem Sterling next in line, each with 120 goals. Tottenham's lead in the match was initiated by Richarlison's goal nine minutes in, followed by Son's goal in the 18th minute. Everton managed to score a goal in the 82nd minute, but Tottenham secured the victory. Notably, Son has already surpassed his previous season's total of 10 goals in half the number of matches.