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Tottenham player ratings v Watford: Selfish Son dominates

By Rucker Haringey

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on April 1, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on April 1, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 08: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at White Hart Lane on April 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 08: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at White Hart Lane on April 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Son Heung-Min-9.5

It was almost a perfect match for the South Korean attacker. His work rate was terrific, but his finishing was even better. His two sumptuous finishes put the match out of reach for Spurs.

My only minor criticism of his match was that he could have scored three or four goals. In particular, he sliced a shot wide late in the match that he immediately wanted back. That’s really all that stood between Son and a perfect 10.

Christian Eriksen-7.5

The classy Danish attacker continued his run of really excellent play. He only finished the match with one assist, but he kept the ball ticking in the final third all afternoon. This excellent performance has been Eriksen’s regular shift as of late. That’s delightful news for Spurs.

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Dele Alli-8

It’s easy to forget that Dele’s goal proved to be the decisive score. His stellar long-range effort put Spurs on top to stay. It’s not an exaggeration to say it changed the entire complexion of the match.

His contributions after that were a bit mixed. He saw plenty of the ball, but was rightly deferential to Son given his run of form. My only real criticism of Dele was allowing himself to get pulled into late match drama with a variety of Watford’s midfielders. He avoided a yellow card or an injury, but he exposed himself needlessly to potential danger. Dele has to learn to remain above that sort of fray.

Vincent Janssen-7

The Dutch front man got lost a little bit in the brilliance that surrounded him. Still, he put in a solid shift that deserves a modicum of praise. He easily could have found the back of the net after a nifty combination play with Eriksen in the opening stanza. Ultimately it was a solid performance from Harry Kane’s understudy.

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