Few expected Thomas Frank to make such a significant impact at Tottenham Hotspur in such a short space of time. Yet, the Danish tactician has exceeded all expectations, guiding the Lilywhites to third place in the Premier League, just two points behind leaders Arsenal. With his side looking confident and cohesive, Spurs are now in a strong position to mount a serious top-four challenge this season.

Credit must go to Frank, who has stayed true to his promise of ensuring Tottenham compete strongly on all four fronts. Under the former Brentford boss, the Lilywhites have also made their best start to a Champions League campaign in recent years, picking up four points from their opening two fixtures in the competition.

Tottenham are hard to beat under Thomas Frank this season.

Another encouraging sign for Spurs is their seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions heading into the October international break. While some might argue the timing of the break could disrupt their rhythm, the run provides Frank with a solid platform to build on as he aims to keep Tottenham firmly in the top-four mix heading into the festive period.

It’s also clear that Tottenham are far more resilient and structured this season compared...