Twitter Reacts as Son Heung-min's Winner Gives Tottenham 1-0 Win Over Man City in the Premier League
Nuno Espirito Santo enjoyed the best possible start to life as Tottenham Hotspur manager as his side held on to secure an 1-0 opening day win against defending Premier League champions, Manchester City at home on Sunday.
Santo who did not pick Harry Kane in the squad due to lack of match fitness had Son Heung-min to thank for the win on the night as his brilliant strike in the 55th minute gave Tottenham the much needed confidence going into the rest of the season.
Pep Guardiola saw his City side miss some easy chances, showing why they desperately need a striker in the line up following the departure of Sergio Aguero to Barcelona.
Here, we take a look at some of the best reactions on Twitter.
Full-time in north London!! What a performance!!! ?
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 15, 2021
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Pep Guardiola has visited the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on three occasions in the Premier League.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 15, 2021
Son Heung-Min has scored in all three. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/x5I3hpX43x
If Grealish is $100 million, how much is Son worth?
— Stu Holden (@stuholden) August 15, 2021
"Are you watching Harry Kane?" sing the Tottenham fans, probably the loudest chant of the day from the #THFC fans
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) August 15, 2021
Japhet Tanganga’s game by numbers vs. Manchester City:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 15, 2021
90% pass accuracy
5 ball recoveries
4 fouls committed
3 attempted tackles
2 successful tackles
2 clearances
Super aggressive, super effective. ? pic.twitter.com/ma5yeH7szQ
Son comes up BIG for Spurs ⚽
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 15, 2021
That's four goals in his last four competitive home matches vs. Man City... ✨ pic.twitter.com/aqGrB5BrLp
If @ManCity can get a centre forward they could have a decent season.
— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) August 15, 2021
City need a striker but they’ve needed a left-back for at least three years. Spurs have consistently attacked down Mendy’s side. #TOTMCI
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) August 15, 2021
Tottenham have been really, really unexpectedly good here. Deserved it
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) August 15, 2021
#THFC 1 City 0. What a performance from Spurs, who thoroughly deserve the win. Defended impeccably, full of desire and always had a threat on the counter.
— Charlie Eccleshare (@CDEccleshare) August 15, 2021
So many outstanding displays - any of Tanganga, Moura + Sanchez would be deserving MOM winners. Skipp, Son + Dele also great
Pep Guardiola has lost four consecutive away games against the same opposition for the first time in his managerial career.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 15, 2021
Spurs 1-0 Man City
Spurs 2-0 Man City
Spurs 2-0 Man City
Spurs 1-0 Man City
And Spurs have had three different managers. ? pic.twitter.com/1sDINSnunc
Spurs will look to continue this form when they are next in action against Wolves on 22 August, while City will look to open their account when they host Norwich on 21 August.