No comfort was found for Thomas Frank, as Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, marking a new low in the club's home record. The loss was Tottenham's 11th Premier League defeat at home in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 10 defeats set in 1994 and 2003.
The defeat leaves Tottenham sitting in 13th place in the Premier League with a record of six wins, four draws, and seven losses after 17 league games. Pressure is mounting on Thomas Frank to turn things around and win over the Spurs fanbase after replacing Ange Postecoglou as head coach in June 2025.
The match against Liverpool was filled with controversy and challenges for Tottenham. Xavi Simons received a straight red card in the first half for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk, reducing Tottenham to 10 men. Despite the setback, Frank praised his players' strong personalities and character in responding to the adversity.
Liverpool took the lead in the 56th minute with a goal from Alexander Isak, who unfortunately sustained an injury during the play. Hugo Ekitike extended Liverpool's lead with a header in the 66th minute. Tottenham managed to pull one back in the 83rd minute through Richarlison, but their hopes of a comeback were further dashed when Cristian Romero received a second yellow card in stoppage time.
Frank expressed his frustration with several decisions made by the referee, including the red card for Simons and a perceived push by Ekitike in the lead-up to Liverpool's second goal. Despite the unfavorable calls, Frank acknowledged his team's effort and the fans' support. He noted the importance of making their home ground a fortress and stressed the need for more performances like the one against Liverpool.
Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, acknowledged his team's struggles in the final minutes of the game, stating that they had difficulty maintaining possession. Slot credited the Spurs fans for pushing their team hard and making it difficult for Liverpool.
Tottenham now look ahead, hoping to turn their home form around in the new year and give their fans something to cheer about.
