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

What contributes to this? Tactically, Spurs have not been able to find their attacking mojo to their potential...