
Jose Mourinho’s side laid down an early marker in the title race when they thrashed United 6-1 at Old Trafford on October 4, in a game which saw the hosts collapse after taking a second-minute lead via a Bruno Fernandes penalty.
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Son and Harry Kane each bagged a brace while Tanguy Ndombele and Serge Aurier also got in on the act, with the Red Devils forced to play more than 60 minutes with 10 men after seeing Anthony Martial sent off for violent conduct. United have bounced back from that defeat by winning five of their next seven top-flight games, and will be looking to maintain their recent form in Saturday’s derby clash against Manchester City.
“The international break after the Tottenham defeat probably came at the right time. I really like Tottenham, and I love Son Heung-min. I love him. I wish he was at Manchester United,” the ex-Red Devils defender told Ladbrokes.

“He’s bringing in the right players who are all benefiting the team. I don’t think it’s the finished article yet, but a lot of the time the mistakes they’ve made have just been down to simple things; positioning, awareness, lack of concentration. “That brings about frustration, but in general when they play well you’re very confident on them winning the game, whoever they’re playing against.”
Son is at his best form right now