Runaway Reds halfway to heaven

Best goal

It can only be Son Heung-min's stunning solo effort in Tottenham's 5-0 win over Burnley, which saw the South Korea forward pick up the ball at the edge of his own penalty box, chart a course right through the heart of the Clarets' admittedly sluggish defense, and apply a finish from just inside the area. Twelve seconds, 12 touches, 80 meters, one dazzling goal.

Relegation scrap

Watford looked a certainty for relegation just a few weeks ago but a second change of manager this season－bringing in former Leicester coach Nigel Pearson－might be a clever move. The last-place Hornets were unlucky to lose at Liverpool 2-0 on Dec 14 and, last Sunday, beat Manchester United 2-0 for just their second win this term. They are six points from safety and finally have some momentum. Norwich, tied on points with Watford, has been exciting to watch in its return to the Premier League but the Canaries' leaky defense makes them team a big favorite for the drop. Similarly, third-to-last Aston Villa is conceding too many goals at present and, after losing coveted midfielder John McGinn to injury, could make an immediate return to the second tier.

Associated Press