'Man United Don't Play European Football'! Tottenham Boss Frank Fells Comparisons To United Campaign Unfair On Spurs

Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 19:44 IST

Frank lauded Michael Carrick's rescue job at United, but believes comparisons between the two clubs are unfair, given that the Red Devils have no European commitments this season.

Resurgent Manchester United take on Tottenham in their upcoming Premier League encounter on Saturday as Michael Carrick and Co. look to seal a UEFA Champions League spot. United have experienced a change in fortunes since the arrival of former midfield maestro Carrick at the helm, with three wins on the bounce that helped the club climb to fourth place in the English top-flight.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is impressed by Carrick’s start as United’s caretaker manager but believes comparisons between the two clubs are unfair, given that United have no European commitments. In contrast, Tottenham are in 14th place, having failed to build on their Europa League final win over United in May last year.

Despite an injury-hit squad, Spurs are unbeaten in their last four games, but they have only won two of their last 15 league fixtures and are 12 points behind United.

“It is maybe a nice little context to say that Man United don’t play European football," Frank said at a presser.

“I think we can all acknowledge there is a little bit extra. It is an extra challenge, but something we embrace and we are happy with.

“I think let’s judge us when we are on the same challenges. The ambition is that we want to do very well and carry on with the good performances and beat Man United."

The Dane expressed his admiration of Carrick’s efforts to energize and reinvigorate the United team that looked a far-cry from their current form under former boss Ruben Amorim.

“I think Carrick has had a great start. It seems like there was injected a little bit of energy into the team. I think it looks like some of the players are in a good place.

“We know the threats they pose before from Bryan (Mbeumo), Amad (Diallo), (Matheus) Cunha and Bruno Fernandes is getting this team ticking. He has done that the last, I don’t know, four or five years. It has been incredible.

“It is a threat, it is a challenge, but we are looking forward to it."

Frank must decide whether to select Cristian Romero following the Spurs captain’s latest social media outburst earlier this week.

Tottenham will be devoid of the services of Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison for the fixture aginst United.

“Djed Spence is getting closer. He will be a little bit touch and go," Frank concluded.

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