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5 reasons Tottenham will overcome Middlesbrough

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images )
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images ) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur arrives prior to the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur arrives prior to the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

5. Son Heung-Min is in form

Many Tottenham fans still have questions about Son’s long-term future at the club, but there’s no denying his current form. He’s been borderline dominant in his last two Premier League appearances for the club.

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There’s no reason to think he won’t continue that fine play against Middlesbrough. He should enjoy plenty of time on the ball given Tottenham’s expected time of possession advantage. There’s a large likelihood that he’ll turn that time with the ball into tangible results.

Of course, Kane’s absence could also lead to Son facing more attention from the defense. The Korean attacker will need to make sure he doesn’t try to do too much. He can be just as effective passing the ball as he can taking shots from distance.

No matter what, Son will be a focal point of the Tottenham attack today. If he can find the back of the net, it could bode really well for Spurs’ chances of winning the match.

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