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This article is part of Football FanCast's Expert Roundup feature, which provides three quotes from those in the know in order to illuminate fundamental strengths, weaknesses, quirks, stylistic comparisons and general observations of players, transfer targets and confirmed signings.

Having had to sit out the opening two matches of the Premier League season through suspension, Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min appears to be taking his frustration out on his opponents following his excellent display in the 4-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The 27-year-old found the net twice and played a significant role in Erik Lamela's goal too, and he continues to shine alongside England captain Harry Kane in a striking role for Spurs.

His latest performance certainly gained attention from plenty of pundits, who were quick to deliver their expert view on the South Korea international.

Micky Hazard

Former Tottenham player Hazard tweeted:

'What a player Son is hey, I just love the way he plays the game always a smile on his face, even when he’s getting kicked ( except Bournemouth last year lol ). Such a pleasure to watch him play COYS'.

Micah Richards

Meanwhile, former England international Richards told BBC Final Score, via HITC:

"I think Son is becoming their most important player. When Kane was injured last season, Spurs seemed to play with more of a freedom. Kane is still number one in my eyes. He's amazing.

"But you know sometimes when Spurs are away from home and it's a little slow. I would play with an Eriksen, Son, Lucas Moura and Lamela just for some creativity and not looking to hit the main man always.

"Let's not take anything away from Harry Kane because his goal record is incredible. I just like the way Son moves, Lamela and Lucas Moura."

Garth Crooks

Lastly, another former Spurs player in Crooks picked Son for his team of the week on BBC Sport.

'I can't believe Son has not scored a hat-trick in the Premier League. If anyone deserves to have that statistic firmly emblazoned on his CV it is the South Korea international. Son was electric against a Crystal Palace side who are blowing hot and cold these days and, against Spurs, were freezing.'

Verdict

Nothing too out of the ordinary there really, although Richards' comment about him becoming Tottenham's most important player is an interesting one.

When you consider Kane is such a great goalscorer and the strong defensive nous the partnership of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld provide, Son certainly has some stiff competition for that particular accolade.

But he has shown time and time again in recent seasons that he is a player that can make the difference when things perhaps aren't going the north London outfit's way, scoring some vitally important goals along the way.

It's a big claim from Richards, but he might just be right based on this form.

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