Son Heung-min (29, Tottenham) scored a kick-off goal in the’North London Derby’ and was nominated for the best goal in the English Premier League (EPL) last December.
The EPL Secretariat selected the 8 best goal candidates in December last year and posted it as a video on the website.
Son Heung-min’s fantastic kick-off goal scored against Arsenal on the 7th of last month was included as a candidate.
In this game, Son Heung-min boldly fired a right-footed take-up shot from the left side of the penalty teak in the 13th minute of the first half and put it inside the goal.
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno flew to the left, but the shot was so fast that it couldn’t be used.
On this day, Son Heung-min helped Harry Kane’s extra goal to lead Tottenham’s 2-0 victory.
Other candidates were Paul Pogba (Manchester United)’s mid-range goal against West Ham on the 5th of last month and James Madison (Leicester City)’s left-footed kick against Brighton on the 13th.
The monthly best goal awards are voted by Internet fans to select the winners.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min was not eligible for this month’s player candidate.