Thomas Frank is gearing up for his first London derby as Tottenham Hotspur boss, and now we have taken a closer look at his record against sides from the capital and what that might mean for Spurs this season.
Following his move from Brentford to Tottenham Hotspur, Thomas Frank has had just over two months to settle into life in North London.
Two wins from three Premier League fixtures have the Tottenham boss sat in fourth place heading into matchweek four when Tottenham take on West Ham United.
This clash marks the first London derby of the season for Tottenham, with six more capital showdowns still to come.
Spurs Web have taken a closer look at Thomas Frank’s record against London sides to get a clearer idea of what Tottenham supporters can expect from the Dane this season.
Thomas Frank’s London derby record at Brentford
So far in his managerial career, Thomas Frank has faced each of the current Premier League clubs from London more than once, aside from Brentford, which he previously managed.
Across the 25/26 campaign, Tottenham will face Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham United as they travel across the capital.
Looking at the numbers, Tottenham fans can take some encouragement from the fact that Frank’s sides have always been competitive in London derbies.
Frank has overseen 45 matches against London opposition in the Premier League, picking up 17 wins in the process and beating each of the capital’s sides at least once.
However, he has also suffered 19 defeats in these fixtures, with Arsenal proving the toughest challenge as they have beaten Frank six times in their nine meetings.
That said, his record shows that he has been able to secure big results against the very best, with Chelsea in particular finding Frank’s Brentford difficult to deal with.
Frank’s Premier League record against London clubs
| Club | Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Chelsea | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Fulham | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| West Ham United | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Tottenham fans will expect Thomas Frank to improve
It is important to note that Frank went toe-to-toe with Arsenal and Chelsea while managing a Brentford side that, in terms of quality and squad depth, was nowhere near the level of Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca’s sides.
Even so, he still gave these heavyweights a fair contest, and his record against Chelsea stands out, with three wins, three draws and three defeats across nine matches.
Against clubs closer to Brentford in the Premier League table, Frank managed to achieve an impressive balance, winning five of his 10 games against Fulham, securing six wins against West Ham United in nine matches, and taking two victories over Crystal Palace in eight games, with five of those ending in draws.
Now with Spurs, Frank is leading a stronger, more talented squad, and the expectation will be for him to turn those competitive performances into consistent victories in London derbies.
First up is West Ham United, a side Frank has enjoyed plenty of success against, and Tottenham fans will be hoping he can extend that record with a positive result at the London Stadium.