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Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have combined for a total of 32 goals
Another day in the Premier League, another masterclass from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.
The deadly duo showed an otherworldly understanding once again to help the Spurs win 3-0 against Leeds and ensure they start the new year like they finished the last.
Kane’s assist for Son to score Tottenham’s second was the 13th time the pair combined this season, equaling the English top flight record for goal combinations.
With 22 games remaining, there’s a strong chance they’ll set a mark that may never be exceeded.
Son Heung-min scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Leeds
The last time two players combined for 13 goals in the Premier League was in the 1994-95 season, when Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer entered into a prolific relationship to help Blackburn win the league title.
That combo was accomplished for a full season. Son and Kane have matched him in just 16 games.
Premier League goal combinations GoalsPlayersClub and season13Alan Shearer and Chris SuttonBlackburn, 1994-95.13Harry Kane and Son Heung-minTottenham, 2020-2112 Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson Bournemouth, 2018-1911 Les Ferdinand and Kevin Gallen QPR, 1994-9511 Alan Shearer and Mike Newell Blackburn, 1995-9610 Stan Collymore and Robbie Fowler Liverpool, 1995-9610 Dennis Bergkamp and Nicolas Anelka Arsenal, 1998- 9910 Adama Traore and Raulves 2019
“I think in the Premier League there are a lot of good players everywhere, even in clubs where you don’t think they can have great players,” Tottenham manager José Mourinho said.
“But I have to say that Sonny and Harry are doing special things this season. That move of Harry Kane and Sonny in the final positions fits well.”
How do they link so well? It helps that the pair get along so well and Son admitted that they discuss how they could better work together on the field before games.
“We are working hard and working on it for a long time,” said Son, whose goal against Leeds was his 100th for Tottenham in all competitions.
“Sometimes it’s telepathic, sometimes we talk about it.”
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It would take a sudden and dramatic break in that understanding for Kane and Son not to take the record for most goal combinations in a season.
Other than that, Kane is one help to Son from setting the record for one player helping another in a Premier League season. The English forward has placed his teammate nine times so far this season.
The duo are also just five goals away from breaking the record for most goal combinations between two players in the Premier League.
- 36 – Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard (Chelsea) 32 – Harry Kane and Son Heung-min (Tottenham) 29 – David Silva and Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) 29 – Robert Pires and Thierry Henry (Arsenal) 27 – Darren Anderton and Teddy Sheringham (Tottenham)
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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has played with and against some of the best strikers in Premier League history.
“Kane reminds me of Wayne Rooney,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport. “Rooney liked to fall into the hole and played higher. He could do anything.
“The last player who was doing what Harry Kane was in terms of goals and assists was Thierry Henry.”
Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes the 27-year-old Kane is improving with age.
“Harry Kane’s passing ability is remarkable,” he said. “As it gets older, it becomes something extraordinary.”
Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes the pair is the perfect match.
“It’s extraordinary,” he said on the BBC Final Score. “They could double the account.
“They have great balance right now – Kane is falling and probably helping more than scoring goals. Son is running behind and stretching teams. The balance is working really well and it’s what is driving Spurs to do so well in this moment”. “
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards added: “I think they trust them too much sometimes, but when they are fit they are amazing. Kane is one of the best number nine and Son is just amazing.”
Source: bbc.com
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