Defending His Remark on Second-Season Award Following the North London Derby Loss, Postecoglou Speaks Out
Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to the 2025-26 season, currently sitting in 13th place in the Premier League standings. After four games, the team has managed to pick up just four points, with one win, one draw, and two losses.
Their latest defeat came at the hands of Arsenal last weekend, with Gabriel Magalhaes scoring the winning goal from a set-piece. This loss marked Tottenham's fourth consecutive Premier League match without a win, a streak that hasn't been seen since the 2015-16 season.
Despite the tough start, Tottenham have shown glimpses of promise. Pedro Porro, the Tottenham player, has been a standout performer, creating more open play chances in the Premier League this season than any other player, with 10.
On the other hand, Brentford, who advanced to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient, will be looking to cause an upset when they face Tottenham. Brentford have only won one of their six Premier League meetings with Tottenham and have struggled away from home, losing 12 of their last 16 matches away from the Gtech Community Stadium.
Thomas Frank, the coach of Brentford, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and stated their aim to go far in the cup competition. Fabio Carvalho, who recently moved from Liverpool to Brentford, scored a goal and provided two assists in the match against Leyton Orient, and will be a key player for Brentford when they face Tottenham.
Tottenham's poor league form last season, which saw them finish 17th, led to the departure of Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou, who had promised to win a trophy in his second season at Spurs, fulfilled this promise by guiding Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League title in the 2024-2025 season. However, the team's historically poor league campaign, which included 22 losses, ultimately led to Postecoglou's dismissal at the end of the season.
Thomas Frank was appointed as the new Tottenham manager in July 2025, with the club aiming to build on the European success and improve their domestic standing. For the 2025-2026 season, Tottenham have secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League and are focusing on strengthening their squad with new signings, including Mohammed Kudus, to support Frank's ambitions.
As the season progresses, Tottenham will be hoping to find their form and challenge for honours both domestically and in Europe. The team last won a title in 2008, when they lifted the League Cup, and will be aiming to end their 17-year trophy drought this season.
In an attempt to end their 17-year trophy drought, Tottenham Hotspur, under the guidance of new manager Thomas Frank, are focusing on improving their performance both domestically in the Premier League and in European-leagues, such as the UEFA Champions League. Despite a challenging start to the 2025-26 season, Pedro Porro's standout performances have offered glimpses of promise, particularly in creating more open play chances in the Premier League than any other player. On the other hand, Brentford, with their recent Carabao Cup victory and the addition of Fabio Carvalho, will be aiming to cause an upset when they face Tottenham, who have struggled especially with league matches, as evidenced by their fourth consecutive loss to Arsenal.
