Thomas Frank has spotlighted a major difference between Manchester United and Tottenham ahead of Spurs’ visit to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
The 52-year-old Tottenham head coach, who was once linked with Manchester United, is under enormous pressure going into the Premier League match this weekend.
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Thomas Frank left Brentford at the end of the 2024-25 campaign and succeeded former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou at the Premier League club last summer.
However, Spurs have been woeful in the Premier League under Frank this season and Tottenham languish in 14th place ahead of the Man Utd match on Saturday.
Tottenham were able to rescue an important Premier League point at home last Sunday, with Spurs securing a 2-2 comeback draw against Manchester City.
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Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Frank insisted that United have benefited from not competing in European football in the current campaign.
“I also think it’s maybe a nice little context to say that Man United don’t play European football,” he said, as per Tottenham’s official website.
“I think we can all acknowledge there’s a little bit… It’s an extra challenge. It’s something we embrace and we’re happy with.”
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Spurs secured European football in the 2024-25 campaign after Tottenham defeated United in the 2025 Europa League final at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
United were reduced to a 40-match season after the club made early exits from the League Cup and the FA Cup under Ruben Amorim and Darren Fletcher respectively.
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Frank insisted that his main focus remains on picking up three Premier League points against United when Spurs visit Old Trafford for their huge clash.
“So, I think let’s judge us when we are on the same, how can I say, challenges,” he added.
“The ambition is that we want to do very well and carry on with the good performances and beat Man United in two days’ time.”
The Red Devils have climbed to fourth place in the Premier League table after Man Utd defeated Fulham 3-2 in their match at Old Trafford last Sunday.
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