Frank took over a side that finished 17th in the Premier League last season, having lost 22 games in the process. They won the Europa League, but the true measure of a side is league position - and by that metric, Frank inherited a mediocre squad. The notion this could be fully corrected - or even significantly transformed - in a matter of months is from the realms of fantasy. In statistical terms, they were two of the most impotent attacking displays by any Premier League team this season. Spurs generated 0.1 xG at home in their 1-0 loss to Chelsea, then just 0.07 xG in the 4-1 reverse at Arsenal.

Source: BBC February 11, 2026 11:37 UTC