Frank Downplays Title Hopes Despite Spurs Moving to Third
Following Tottenham Hotspur's dominant 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, October 26, 2025, head coach Thomas Frank has tempered expectations regarding his team's chances of contending for the Premier League title. The win propelled Spurs into third place in the league standings, just five points adrift of North London rivals and current leaders, Arsenal.
Tottenham's impressive away form continued, with this latest triumph marking their fourth win in five matches on the road. Micky van der Ven's two first-half headers set the tone for the match, while Pape Sarr added a late goal to seal the victory. Van der Ven's aerial prowess has been a significant asset for Tottenham, bringing his season goal tally to five. Frank humorously acknowledged the defender's scoring ability, stating, "Top scorer? Not bad. I said you are a centre-back, you need to score more, and he attacked the ball and got in there where it hurts".
Despite the convincing win and the team's ascent in the league table, Frank remains cautious about their title prospects. When directly asked if Spurs could be considered title contenders, he responded, "No, I think there are a few teams ahead of us".
November presents a crucial period for Tottenham, with challenging fixtures against fellow top-four aspirants Chelsea and Manchester United looming. These matches will be followed by a highly anticipated North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The outcome of these games could significantly shape Tottenham's trajectory and provide a clearer indication of their ability to compete with the league's elite.
Frank emphasized the importance of improving their home form while maintaining their strong away record. Finding consistency in both home and away matches could prove vital in making life difficult for their title rivals.
Everton manager David Moyes, while disappointed with the result, conceded that the disallowed goal for his team was the correct decision. He expressed greater frustration with his team's inability to defend set-pieces, which ultimately contributed to their downfall. "We have been undone by set-pieces, we are not happy about it but the other parts of the game there were lots of good things," Moyes stated. He added, "The players will always take responsibility and I will, we have been very good at set-pieces in the main but Thomas' teams have always been good. They got their head on them and we didn't".
While Frank remains grounded in his assessment of Tottenham's title chances, the team's strong away form and Van der Ven's contributions from set-pieces offer reasons for optimism as they navigate a critical juncture in the season.
