Son still shining after clocks go back

Son Heung-min continued his fantastic start to the season as Tottenham returned to winning ways in the Premier League by edging out Burnley 1-0 in a hard-fought affair at Turf Moor.

Moments after Harry Kane had cleared off the line to deny Burnley defender James Tarkowski the opener, the England captain provided the assist for Son to head home in the 76th minute.

The South K ore an’ s eighth top-flight goal of the campaign proved the difference as Spurs held on to claim victory, drawing a line under conceding three goals in the last 10 minutes against West Ham.

Burnley’s winless start to the season was therefore extended after the KaneSon axis once again helped a lacklustre Spurs to all three points. The pair have been prolific in the early stages of the new season campaign.

Kane has scored five goals and claimed his eighth assist on Monday night – with Tottenham scoring 31 times in their last nine matches.

They did not register a shot on target in the first half while Jose Mourinho resisted the urge to bring on Gareth Bale, who is still waiting for his first Premier League start in seven years. Mourinho responded to the West Ham mishap by bringing back Eric Dier to shore up the defence in one of seven changes to the side that beat LASK in the Europa League, with Bale settling for a place on the bench again.

Dier’ s centre-back partner Toby Alderweireld needed his head bandaged after being caught by Ashley Barnes’ trailing arm in an aerial challenge during a subdued opening from both sides.

The game burst into life in the final 20 minutes as Tarkowski rose highest to meet Westwood’s corner but Harry Kane headed off the line to deny Burnley a certain goal.

Moments later at the other end, Son hesitated after going through, allowing Kevin Long to track back and get a lastditch tackle in.

But the South Korean would not be denied again as Tottenham broke the deadlock.

Substitute Erik Lamela’s corner was flicked on by Kane towards the back post, where Son directed his header expertly into the top corner.

Spurs claimed their first clean sheet in the league this season.

DEADLY DUO: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane combined again to score the only goal at Turf Moor last night.

Eye for a goal: Son was the match-winner for Tottenham.