TOTTENHAM fans have mocked Arsenal by suggesting Son Heung-min cost them the Premier League title… but not in the way they think.
The 31-year-old South Korean came through in the final stages of Spurs’ clash with Manchester City on Tuesday night but was denied by Stefan Ortega.
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Man City then closed out the game with Erling Haaland converting his second goal of the match from the penalty spot to give his team a 2-0 victory.
This puts Pep Guardiola’s men on the brink of a fourth title in a row, much to the dismay of Arsenal fans.
If Son had scored against Man City and Tottenham had tied the game, the title would have been in Arsenal’s hands on the final day.
However, Son is responsible for costing Arsenal another two points at the start of the campaign.
That’s because he scored twice in the north London derby in September, when Tottenham drew 2-2 with the Emirates.
Son canceled out Cristian Romero’s own goal before Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead again.
But Son scored again seconds later to secure a point for Ange Postecoglou’s team.
If Man City and Arsenal win their final Premier League matches against West Ham and Everton, the two points dropped against Spurs could cost the Gunners the title.
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And some Tottenham fans were quick to point out that fact.
One said: “I mean…. I think we’ve already cost you the league there’s your 2 points [September’s North London derby] you crybaby, idiot baby.
While another added: “Do you want Son to score a two point shot or not?
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