Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were in agreement at the magnitude of their win over Crystal Palace.
The England captain's brace took him to within one goal of levelling Sir Jimmy Greaves' record as all-time goalscorer for the north London club. Kane's double made it three goals in as many games since the resumption of the Premier League and a much-needed contribution as they returned to winning ways.
Son rounded off the perfect second-half as he got the better of Marc Guehi and slapped the ball beyond Vicente Guaita. It was just the fourth goal of the season but it was met with great relief as he tore off his protective mask and threw it to the ground in celebration.
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Antonio Conte's side moved to within two points of Manchester United in fourth after Erik ten Hag's side leapfrogged Spurs into the final Champions League spot.
Kane, who was awarded the Sky Sports player of the match, said: "[The win is] Really important, we've not come back and had the best results in the last couple of games.
"We done well against Brentford to get something out of the game, then losing at home was a blow a few days ago. Important game, tough game and nice to put that performance in.
"We started the game well, switched it, on the front foot and created a few half-chances but it was more getting back to that. They had a spell after 25-30 minutes, it was just moving the ball quick, balls in behind and quality in the final third," he added, describing the message at half-time after a below-par first 45.
"[It's] Great to keep a clean sheet and it was down to the boys in the final third to make something happen and we did.
"I think these are the games that when you go 1-0 behind, you find it difficult to get back into it, we scored at an important time in the game. We've done it well this season, when we've gone one, we've got another, really good win."
The focus now turns to Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round where the Italian tactician is expected to ring the changes as Spurs host rivals and Premier League leaders Arsenal just days later.
"The games are coming thick and fast, it's good to get the win," Kane continued. "Really tough games, FA Cup then a big North London Derby then City after that away so it's an important stage of the season for us so that's why today was important to bounce back and hopefully we can take that momentum into them."
Son's contribution was the first goal he has scored after starting this season. It has been a difficult campaign for the South Korean icon as he has struggled to meet the heights that saw him win the joint-Golden Boot last season.
He admitted that he felt "sorry" for his teammates as he hasn't had the desired contribution so far. Speaking alongside the England captain, he said: "This is a difficult place to come and play well, second-half we turned around and scored four goals. This place is really difficult but I think the lads completely deserved it second-half we dominated the game and I think scored four beautiful goals.
"It felt amazing, it was about time. I felt really sorry for the team, they expect me to do more than I have been doing so today I hope it could be the turning point to get confident and back on the scoresheet.
"I hope to help the team. We're working really hard to be consistent and always in the game, a goal is always important to get confidence back. I think it's really, really important for me, it could be turning around hope I can score many goals as I can."
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