Thomas Frank is under immense pressure following Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United in a dramatic London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A late goal from Callum Wilson sealed the victory for the Hammers, plunging Frank's tenure further into crisis. This marks Tottenham's eighth defeat in the last 14 matches, intensifying the discontent among the home crowd.
The game began with West Ham taking an early lead through Crysencio Summerville's deflected shot in the 15th minute. Tottenham suffered an early setback when Ben Davies was stretchered off the field due to an injury. New signing Conor Gallagher made his debut for Tottenham, putting in an industrious performance in midfield. Cristian Romero scored a powerful header in the second half, leveling the score for Tottenham. Despite Tottenham's pressure, they couldn't find a winning goal. In stoppage time, Callum Wilson scored a close-range goal, securing a 2-1 victory for West Ham.
The loss has ignited fury among Tottenham fans, with many calling for Frank's dismissal. Chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" were directed at the crestfallen manager. The defeat leaves Tottenham in 14th place in the Premier League, eight points adrift of the top five. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was tense, with a pre-match anti-ENIC protest.
This victory was particularly sweet for West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The win ends West Ham's 10-game losing streak. For Frank, the defeat deepens the crisis at Tottenham, raising serious questions about his future at the club.
