Son Heung-min double steers Spurs to crucial win in chase for Champions League

Son Heung-min’s stunning goal helped Tottenham get their Champions League hopes back on track with a 3-1 win over Leicester.

The South Korean curled a 20-yard effort into the top corner to seal a brace that sees him register his highest tally in a Premier League season, moving to 19 goals – just three behind Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot.

"It is always good to win the game that way, three goals in the Premier League is not easy but it was a fantastic performance from the team and we deserved the win," Son said afterwards.

"It is always important to score as early as possible, especially when you're playing at home. We talked about wanting to score set pieces and we worked really hard. We practised some situations in training and we are happy to score in that way.

"If I get the chances then I will try to score. The Golden Boot is always a dream but the team is most important. We want to finish in the Champions League and I want to play in the Champions League."

Harry Kane got the ball rolling with his customary goal against the Foxes, heading in a first-half corner for his 19th goal in 18 games against his former loan club.

The victory ended a two-game blip and piled the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their game at West Ham later on Sunday as the race for the top four looks increasingly likely to go down to the rearranged north London derby in 11 days’ time.

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