“Tottenham fans’ reaction at full-time following the Fulham defeat highlights the controversy surrounding Thomas Frank.”

You have to admire the optimism, but Tottenham’s struggles are undeniable. After Fulham exploited a disastrous first-half defensive display, Spurs have now won only three of their last 21 Premier League home games. They fell behind by two goals inside six minutes, marking the sixth consecutive top-flight home match where they conceded first—a run not seen since September 2003. Mohammed Kudus offered a brief spark with a goal after Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson had put Fulham ahead, yet Tottenham never seemed capable of mounting a real comeback. Under Thomas Frank, the side looks directionless; his formerly Europa League-winning team has now claimed just three wins in 13 matches across all competitions. Astonishingly, Tottenham, booed off by their own supporters, now seem intimidated even at their state-of-the-art £1 billion stadium.

Defensive errors set the tone early. Kevin Danso’s weak header left Spurs under immediate pressure, and Samuel Chukwueze’s misdirected pass evaded Lucas Bergvall, allowing Tete’s strike to deflect past goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Moments later, Vicario compounded the chaos when he misplayed a clearance after Joachim Andersen’s long ball, allowing Josh King to set up Harry Wilson for a pinpoint 40-yard finish into the empty net. The stadium erupted in boos, and even Marco Silva could barely believe the fortune of Fulham’s early dominance.

Tottenham’s setup was a mess. With Richarlison tucked in alongside Randal Kolo Muani after their midweek exploits against PSG, Spurs had no true left-wing presence, leaving the team lopsided. Chukwueze’s curling effort rattled the post, and sarcastic cheers followed as Vicario eventually managed to clear the ball. Only a last-ditch tackle from stand-in captain Micky van de Ven prevented Fulham from increasing their lead before the break.

Kudus revived Spurs briefly in the 59th minute with a powerful half-volley, and Lucas Bergvall nearly scored with a glancing header that was cleared off the line. Aside from a tame Kolo Muani back-heel, Tottenham offered little threat and suffered their third consecutive London derby loss—the first such streak since October 2021.