5 reasons Tottenham will defeat Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Stadion CSKA Moskva on September 27, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Stadion CSKA Moskva on September 27, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

4. Son Heung-Min is still on fire

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you know that Son Heung-Min is in the midst of an amazing run of form. He’s a good bet to continue his blistering play in his club’s biggest match of the season.

Son will likely find himself matched up against Bacary Sagna for much of the match. Suffice it to say, I like the Korean’s chances to find success. The French right back has been decent, but not spectacular on the young season. He’ll need to be at his best to keep up with Son’s clever movement.

The key for Son will be to remember that he’s a part of a pretty talented attacking ensemble. He doesn’t need to try to take Manchester City’s defense on single-handedly. Trusting his teammates could be the easiest way to get his club the three points they need.

Manchester City will focus a ton of defensive energy on Son Heung-Min Sunday, but it won’t be enough. He’s playing at a too high of a level right now for the City back line to bring him back down to Earth.