Thomas Frank Delighted With Tottenham's Defensive Progress After 2-0 City Win

Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 20:57 IST

Thomas Frank hailed Tottenham's defensive progress after a 2-0 win over Manchester City, lifting Spurs atop the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank (X)

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank praised his team’s defensive progress just three matches into his tenure following their 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The win elevated Spurs to the top of the Premier League, having also achieved a clean sheet in their 3-0 triumph against Burnley on the season’s opening weekend.

Former Brentford manager Frank was close to witnessing his side shut out Paris Saint-Germain in his first game in charge, until two late goals allowed the European champions to win the UEFA Super Cup on penalties.

Tottenham defeated a lacklustre City 4-0 at the Etihad last season, but that was one of only six clean sheets in the Premier League throughout the campaign, which saw them finish 17th.

“The clean sheet makes me very happy. It is a big thing we’ve been working on, the defensive side of the game," said Frank. “(With) clean sheets you are closer to win the game."

The Danish manager was also impressed by how quickly his players adapted from their experience against PSG in Udine, Italy, earlier this month.

After swift goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha put Spurs two ahead before half-time, the visitors were rarely challenged in the second half by Pep Guardiola’s men.

“From every game you learn and games where you don’t get the result you learn even more," he added.

“Defensive principles and the mentality is the key thing. We need this mentality to win games like this."

Tottenham’s strong start on the pitch has been contrasted by fans’ frustration with the club’s actions in the transfer market.

Eberechi Eze’s potential move from Crystal Palace fell through this week when the player opted to join north London rivals Arsenal instead.

Frank praised the contributions of new signings Mohammed Kudus and Palhinha and believes he has a squad capable of competing in both the Premier League and Champions League this season.

“It is extremely important that we understand we have a good group of quality players that I am very pleased with.

“We brought in two good players to help. If we can improve it? Perfect."

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August 23, 2025, 20:57 IST

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