Son Heung-min challenges to achieve his 100th EPL goal

Son Heung-min is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the

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He has scored a total of 141 goals in the past eight seasons with Tottenham, ranking him 7th in the club's all-time highs.

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In the EPL, Son has scored 99 goals and provided 50 assists, making him one of the most prolific Asian players in the league's history.

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Son's next goal will mark his 100th EPL goal, making him the first Asian player to achieve this milestone.

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Son scored 23 goals in the previous Premier League season, earning him the title of joint-top scorer along with Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.

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His opponent in the upcoming match, Kaoru Mitoma, is a left-sided striker from Japan who currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the EPL.

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Tottenham is currently ranked 5th with 50 points, while Brighton is ranked 6th with 46 points.

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A win for Tottenham would help them catch up to Newcastle in 3rd place and Manchester United in 4th place, both of whom have 53 points each.

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The match between Tottenham and Brighton is important for both teams, as Tottenham needs to win to increase their chances of finishing in the top 4 and securing a place in next season's UEFA Champions League.

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