Tottenham star Son Heung-min dedicates 100th league goal to grandfather who passed away last week

Tottenham star Son Heung-min scored his 100th Premier League goal in the 2-1 win against Brighton and immediately pointed to the sky before revealing the celebration was for his granddad who passed away last week.

Son, who has struggled for large parts of this campaign reminded everyone of his brilliance with a 25-yard curler that opened the scoring for his side. The strike was his seventh of what has been an underwhelming campaign.

His esteemed strike partner Harry Kane grabbed the winner after Brighton defender Lewis Dunk had equalised for the visitors in the first half.

The win keeps hopes of finishing in the top four alive, something Son says gladdens his heart before emotionally explaining his celebration on a landmark day for the South Korean and all Asians.

He told the BBC: “ Scoring goals in the Premier League is a massive thing. I was really emotional because I have had tough moments in the last few weeks.

“My granddad passed away and it was not easy so I wanted to send that goal to him.

“I hope all the Asian players, especially South Korea, look at this achievement and believe they can do it as well.

“It’s a good thing for Asians and I take a big responsibility for being a good example to help the young ones. I want them to believe that an Asian player can do amazing things in the Premier League.

“Sometimes you always expect an amazing season and it will be the same [as last year] but there can be more pressure.

“I’m the most frustrated guy and player but I see where I can improve. I’m frustrated but I’m not the perfect player so I need to look at my weaknesses and improve.”

The Brighton win is a perfect response to Manchester United and Newcastle taking three points on Saturday, and threatening to cut adrift Spurs. Instead, they remain in touch.