Tottenham Hotspur have been woeful at home as Thomas Frank’s wait for a win over Unai Emery continues
Disappointment still reverbs around the white half of North London after Tottenham could not capitalise on an early goal from Rodrigo Bentancur and eventually lost 2-1 to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, who are now enjoying quite a good run of form.
This defeat, coming on the back of a promising start to the 2025/26 campaign under Thomas Frank, has laid bare a persistent and alarming trend: Spurs’ woeful home record. With just three wins from 18 Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since the turn of the year, this is not merely a dip in form; it is a crisis demanding urgent introspection.
The 17%-win rate from the last 18 fixtures HAS TO be among the lowest among the big-six clubs. In addition to that, this start is Spurs’ poorest to a league campaign since the 2008/09 season – stat from Sky Sports.
Thomas Frank has still never won a Premier League game against Unai Emery (D2 L4).
It’s the most times he’s faced an opposing manager in the competition without ever winning. 😬 pic.twitter.com/KmhEynL2Pl
— Squawka Dugout (@SquawkaDugout) October 19, 2025
Questions need to be asked
What contributes to this? Tactically, Spurs have not been able to find their attacking mojo to their potential at home. Something somehow holds Spurs back from playing their trademark counter-press high-line to their absolute best. Lack of fluidity despite the team having the talent to do so much better, as visible in our away games.
Visitors, sensing vulnerability, have adopted a more combative approach, crowding the midfield and exploiting transitions with ruthless efficiency. Villa’s equaliser, a moment of individual brilliance from Rogers, exposed defensive lapses that have plagued Spurs at home; conceding from distance or set-pieces has become a recurring theme.
Thomas Frank also has to take ownership of the situation. While we all appreciate the attacking style of play, he has to play to the situation and make best use of the bench as well. He knows that this is quite a jump from Brentford. We cannot be easing in on the visitors. Spurs have to constantly remain attacking, and own the game in each phase.
Tottenham Hotspur have been woeful at home as Thomas Frank's wait for a win over Unai Emery continues.
Tottenham have to improve their home form massively.
For a club aspiring regular Champions League contention, as Spurs navigate a tough group featuring Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain, this home impotence is inexcusable. We have to get to the root of this, and start winning games at home, with consistency and quality.