Here’s why clash with West Ham is perfect time for the Son to shine for Tottenham again

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Eleven years in the past Tottenham misplaced an epic battle with arch opponents West Ham and Spurs followers couldn’t have been extra delighted.

It was in January, 2012 that the north London membership found they’d missed out on their bid for the Olympic Stadium. Which left the coast clear for the outfit from East Ham to make the brief trek to Stratford.

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Son has suffered an alarming dip in type this season

So Tottenham stored it native, and constructed their magnificent new abode. Which they might actually name residence when the inaugural first group aim was scored in April, 2019 towards Crystal Palace. By their South Korean star, and favorite son, Heung-Min Son.

In fact this wasn’t the first time that Son had lit up the Spurs trustworthy. And it was certainly not the final. In his 350 plus video games for the membership, he has, at numerous occasions, received the Puskas award for aim of the season (his marathon run and end towards Burnley), been chosen in the PFA group of the yr, and was a joint Golden Boot winner with Mo Salah.

Nevertheless, this season has not adopted in the seemingly infinite custom of him being Spurs’ Sonny delight. Up to now, it’s been a marketing campaign comprising a goal-shy begin, damage, a World Cup break and up to date streaky type.

Certainly, a lot has his recreation dropped off, talkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara contemplated after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to AC Milan ‘what’s occurred to the world-class participant?’

A query that might simply as simply be levelled at Antonio Conte’s aspect. Who, a few good wins apart, have additionally had a sticky couple of months.

Son scored the first aim in the opening recreation at the new stadium

Nonetheless, at residence on Sunday afternoon, each group and participant have the alternative to begin placing issues proper towards their previous rivals from the East. West Ham do, although, convey current good type.