Mikel Arteta says he would have picked Heung-min Son to finish THAT chance vs Man City
Mikel Arteta has made an intriguing admission, singling out Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min as the player he would have chosen to take that crucial chance that could have propelled Arsenal into the Premier League title race.
As Arsenal approach the final weekend of the season with their hopes hinging on West Ham’s performance against Manchester City, Arteta reflected on what might have been if Spurs’ captain Son hadn’t been thwarted by City’s substitute keeper Stefan Ortega in the dying minutes of that match.
Here is what Arteta remarked about the chance via Football London:
“If I had to pick a player in the Premier League for that moment then it would have been him,”
“Michael Jordan explained it many times, how many times you have the winning shot and how sometimes he didn’t always manage to do it. This is the beauty of the sport too, so what can you do?”
The near-miss from Sonny was a pivotal moment that allowed Manchester City to maintain their lead and put themselves just one win away from securing another title. This victory meant that Arsenal’s hopes now rely on City slipping up against West Ham, combined with Arsenal defeating Everton in their final game.
Oh, Sonny!
Son Heung-min has been a crucial player for Tottenham throughout the season. Known for his clinical finishing and ability to perform under pressure, Son’s missed opportunity was a rare lapse in an otherwise stellar career. Arteta’s praise underscores the respect and recognition Son commands across the league, even among rivals.
Son’s attempt, thwarted by Ortega’s crucial save, was a defining moment in the match. Had he scored, the entire landscape of the Premier League title race could have shifted dramatically. Instead, City’s victory solidified their position, making it clear that the race for the title would go down to the wire, with Arsenal needing a bit of luck and a lot of hope as they watch City’s final game against West Ham.
The reaction from the Tottenham camp, particularly from manager Ange Postecoglou, highlighted the internal and external pressures facing the team. Postecoglou’s frustration was palpable as he addressed the media post-match, reflecting on the fragile state of the team and the complexity of motivations within the club.
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In the grand scheme of things, Arteta’s comments and Son’s missed chance are just one chapter in the ongoing saga of the Premier League. The beauty of the sport certainly lies in its unpredictability and the ever-present possibility of redemption and triumph. One thing which we can predict though, is Manchester City not faltering against West Ham.
