Heung-Min Son was the star of the show as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Everton 4-0 in an impressive display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The South Korean forward scored twice, with Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele also on the scoresheet, as the Lilywhites continued their unbeaten start to the season.

Spurs Dominate from Start to Finish

The hosts started brightly, with Son and Kane both going close in the opening exchanges. It was Son who opened the scoring in the 24th minute, collecting a pass from Ndombele and firing past Jordan Pickford with ease.

Everton Struggle to Create Chances

Everton, who had been unbeaten in their previous three matches, struggled to create any meaningful chances throughout the game. Their best opportunity came in the first half when Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header was saved by Hugo Lloris.

Spurs Double Lead Before Half-Time

Spurs doubled their lead just before half-time when Kane slotted home from the penalty spot after being fouled by Yerry Mina. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review, with Mina deemed to have made contact with Kane’s arm.

Second Half Sees Spurs Continue to Dominate

The second half saw Spurs continue to dominate, with Ndombele scoring his first goal of the season in the 63rd minute. The French midfielder collected a pass from Son and fired past Pickford from the edge of the box.

Son Scores Second to Seal Victory

Son sealed the victory for Spurs in the 74th minute, collecting a pass from substitute Giovani Lo Celso and firing past Pickford. The goal was Son’s fourth of the season, making him the top scorer in the Premier League.

Post-Match Reaction

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho praised his side’s performance, saying: ‘I’m very happy with the result and the performance. We were very solid, very compact, very well-organized and we created a lot of chances.’ Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, on the other hand, was disappointed with his side’s display, stating: ‘We didn’t play well. We were not able to play our football and we were not able to create chances.’

Conclusion

Tottenham Hotspur‘s impressive 4-0 win over Everton sees them continue their unbeaten start to the season. With Son in top form and Kane also finding his scoring touch, the Lilywhites look set for a strong campaign. Meanwhile, Everton will need to regroup and find their form if they want to challenge for a top-four spot. For more football news and analysis, stay tuned to Cartilage Free Captain. Let us know your thoughts on the match in the comments below!