On the 36th week of the English Premier League's 2021–22 season, Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur on May 7 celebrates after scoring the first goal in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool 11 minutes into the second half at Anfield in Liverpool, the U.K.. His 20th of the season is his highest achievement since his professional debut. (Yonhap News)
By Aisylu Akhmetzianova and Kim Hayeon
On the 36th week of the English Premier League's (EPL) 2021–22 season, the striker on May 7 scored the first goal of the game against Liverpool 11 minutes into the second half at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
Son is aiming to become the first Asian to finish as the EPL goal leader, trailing frontrunner Mohamed Salah of Liverpool by two goals. This feat is something no Asian has accomplished in the 130-year history of the league based in the birthplace of modern soccer.
Also scoring his 90th career goal in the EPL, Son could tie his season-best 22 goals in all competitions that he set last season. So far this season, he has 20 in England and one in the UEFA Champions League.
The BBC gave Son its highest player rating for the game of 7.69 and the soccer statistics site whoscored.com awarded him its highest score of 7.4. He was also voted "King of the Match" by fans.
With his 20th goal of the season, Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur on May 7 took second place in the league's scoring race. (Screen capture from English Premier League's website)
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