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'We are killing the best league in the world' - Mourinho confirms Spurs will appeal Son red card against Chelsea

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Tottenham will appeal the red card Son Heung-min received against Chelsea on Sunday, with it his belief that VAR is "killing the best league in the world".

Son appeared to kick out at Antonio Rudiger after being floored by the Blues defender in a 50/50 challenge on the hour mark, which led to a review from match official Anthony Taylor.

Taylor decided to give the South Korea international his marching orders after consulting with assistant referee Paul Tierney, who watched the incident back using VAR.

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Spurs were already 2-0 down after Willian's first-half brace for the Blues, and were unable to fight their way back into the match with ten men.