Things went from bad to worse for Tottenham on Saturday after a reckless red card from their captain Cristian Romero saw them have to play for an hour with 10 men at Old Trafford, eventually losing 2-0 to Manchester United. And in turn sliding further down the table. Spurs were taken apart by Michael Carrick's side once they went down to 10. It means that Thomas Frank's team are now as low as 15th in the table. Pressure is beginning to crack up on the Dane, and a potential relegation battle is starting to look like a genuine threat for Spurs.
Last season was a strange campaign for Tottenham. They won their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Man United in the Europa League final, but it was a disastrous domestic campaign, with Spurs finishing as low as 17th in the Premier League table. They got just 38 points. That eventually led to manager Ange Postecoglou getting relieved of his duties. But in fact, under Frank, Spurs are actually worse off than they were at this stage last term. Worrying times. It's almost relegation form.
Tottenham 24/25 vs 25/26 compared
Last season was Spurs' worst ever Premier League points total (38) and worst ever Premier League final position (17th). It looked like there was only room for improvement this term. But if we actually compare Tottenham's record after 25 games this term, to their numbers after 25 matches last season, the North London club are actually doing worse. At this stage last season, Spurs had 30 points and were 12th in the table. Now, they have 29 points and are 15th. Back in the 2024/25 campaign, Postecoglou's side had scored as many as 49 goals and conceded 37. Under Frank they have scored just 35 and also let in 35.
The idea was that Frank would come in and make Tottenham more solid, tactically adaptable and harder to beat. However, in reality, the results are no better, and the football is far less exciting to watch than it was under the Australian, Postecoglou. With the promoted sides putting up a far better fight this time around and a much better relegation battle looming, it's not completely unfeasible that Tottenham find themselves in that fight. Results and performances must improve.