Son Heung-min produced the proper response after being dropped because the South Korea ahead got here off the bench to seal Tottenham’s 2-0 win in opposition to West Ham on Sunday. Son has struggled badly this season and his poor type satisfied Tottenham’s absentee boss Antonio Conte to axe him for the Premier League conflict. Prior to this weekend, the 30-year-old had scored in solely 4 matches this season. But Son made his level to Conte as he got here off the bench to internet Tottenham’s second purpose after Emerson Royal put the hosts forward within the second half.

Son’s ninth purpose in all competitions this season mirrored his hat-trick in opposition to Leicester in September, which got here after he was dropped after which launched as an alternative.

“Nobody wants to sit on the bench but it’s a decision you to have accept. The decision is always made by the manager and I need to accept,” Son stated.

“I tried my best to help the team. I got the chance and I was happy to score. The pass was really good and my first touch helped to make the goal.”

Tottenham’s win over their struggling London rivals lifted them one level above Newcastle into fourth place, though the Magpies have a sport in hand.

Conte was watching on tv again residence in Italy after deciding he had returned too quickly following his gallbladder surgical procedure, with assistant coach Cristian Stellini taking directions from his recuperating supervisor.

It was a much-needed victory for Tottenham, who have been thrashed at Leicester final weekend, then misplaced 1-0 at AC Milan within the Champions league final 16 first leg.

Stellini has now received all three matches whereas deputising for Conte this season.

“The moment was important and it was the moment for Son. With the space, Son is an amazing player and we try to use him in this way,” Stellini stated.

“Son has a goal so we are happy for him. He has to stay calm and produce his best performance. At the moment he is not 100 percent so we have to manage him.”

Son shines

West Ham stay third backside after a primary defeat in 4 league video games.

Just 46 seconds had gone when West Ham went shut by Jarrod Bowen, who hit a half-volley simply huge.

Tottenham have been angered when a VAR verify dominated that Richarlison’s shot, which clearly struck Thilo Kehrer’s out-stretched hand, was unfit of a penalty.

Tottenham struggled to seek out any rhythm because the half wore on and their first shot heading in the right direction from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg drew sarcastic cheers from annoyed followers.

Richarlison has struggled to make an affect since his £60 million ($72 million) transfer to Tottenham from Everton final yr, scoring simply two objectives.

The Brazilian’s lack of type was evident once more when he took a poor angle from Harry Kane‘s move, shedding his place and permitting Lukasz Fabianski to avoid wasting.

Richarlison shot straight at Fabianski once more early within the second half, however Tottenham lastly made their territorial dominance rely within the 56th minute.

Ben Davies’s move break up the West Ham defence and Emerson confirmed sudden composure for a participant with only one purpose this season because the right-back drilled a assured end previous Fabianski from simply inside the world.

Fraser Forster preserved Tottenham’s lead moments later with a tremendous save from Bowen’s highly effective drive.

Son’s exile ended when he got here on for Richarlison within the 67th minute and he was on the scoresheet inside 5 minutes.

Kane’s excellent move took two West Ham defenders out of the sport and Son’s contact was good as he managed deftly earlier than slotting previous Fabianski from 12 yards.

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