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'Son moves like Messi' - Pochettino heaps praise on Tottenham goal hero

The Korea star proved Spurs' saviour once more against Newcastle, prompting his coach to see similarities with Barcelona's magician

Elated Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino compared Heung-min Son to Barcelona wizard Lionel Messi after his late winner against Newcastle on Saturday.

Son made the difference at Wembley as Rafael Benitez's team were denied in the final minutes of the Premier League clash.

With just seven minutes left on the clock, the midfielder hit the game's only goal, sending his side into second place ahead of Manchester City, who face Arsenal on Sunday.

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The goal also took Son's Premier League tally to 10 for the season, and Pochettino believes it was no less than his star deserved.