Bournemouth Bring Tottenham Back Down to Earth with Deserved Win
Bournemouth dominated Tottenham with an early goal by Evanilson, handing Thomas Frank his first league defeat despite Spurs' late attempts to equalize.
- Bournemouth defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday with Evanilson scoring a deflected goal in the fifth minute.
- The result marked Thomas Frank's first Premier League defeat after two wins, amid an open transfer window showing Spurs still need reinforcements.
- Bournemouth dominated with 19 shots to Spurs' five, pressing relentlessly and limiting Tottenham’s chances despite a late rally.
- Antoine Semenyo, already on a yellow card, tripped Richarlison but only received a quiet word from referee Simon Hooper, avoiding a second booking.
- The loss ended Tottenham’s unbeaten start, raising questions about how Frank’s squad will respond while managing injuries and transfer window decisions.
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Thomas Frank responds to Tottenham fans booing after Bournemouth defeat
Thomas Frank has suffered his first Premier League defeat as Spurs manager (AFP via Getty) Thomas Frank says he understands Tottenham fans who booed the team in the 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. Frank has now suffered his first Premier League defeat in charge of Spurs as Evanilson’s goal in the fifth minute was enough to secure the victory. Spurs struggled to create chances throughout the game and registered just one shot on target. Boo…


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Bournemouth bring Tottenham back down to earth
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur were given a stark reality check by Bournemouth as a 1-0 home defeat in the Premier League on Saturday tarnished manager Thomas Frank’s bright start to his reign in north London. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Thomas Frank makes honest admission after Bournemouth stun Tottenham
Thomas Frank opened up after he saw his side lose their home fixture against Bournemouth, ending his 100 per cent league record at the club before the international break.The Cherries grabbed an early goal through striker Evanilson, after he saw his deflected effort loop over the diving Guglielmo Vicario in the Spurs net.Andoni Iraola’s side defended resolutely, holding onto a well-earned victory. Spurs, on the other hand, struggled to create ma…
Premier League 2025-26: Bournemouth brings Tottenham back down to earth; Newcastle United, Leeds play out draw
Tottenham Hotspur was given a stark reality check by Bournemouth as a 1-0 home defeat in the Premier League on Saturday tarnished manager Thomas Frank’s bright start to his reign in north London.
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