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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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David Hytner in Paris

Thomas Frank defends his ability to lead Spurs after Arsenal humiliation

Thomas Frank at Tottenham training
‘Part of taking this job was to have the challenges,’ says the Tottenham manager, Thomas Frank. Photograph: Chloe Knott/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock

Thomas Frank has given a robust defence of his credentials at Tottenham, saying he was entirely convinced of his ability to rebuild the club and lead it to success. The manager is under mounting pressure after Spurs’ 4-1 derby humiliation at Arsenal on Sunday, a result that extended a troubling run.

Tottenham have won three of 11 matches in all competitions since the end of September and it has been as much about the lack of spark and identity in many of the performances. It was especially so against Arsenal when Frank set up in a 5-4-1 formation and watched his team fail to lay a glove on their rivals.

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