Tottenham manager Thomas Frank anticipates a chaotic North London derby, joking about facing former players David Raya and Christian Nørgaard, now at Arsenal.
According to a report from ESPN, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has admitted he expects “chaos” in Sunday’s North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, joking about “traitors” in the opposition camp.
Summary: Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is anticipating a “madhouse” atmosphere and a chaotic match against Arsenal, but affirmed that his side, which boasts the best away record in the Premier League this season, will aim to embrace a “controlled chaos” to disrupt their rivals.
Frank acknowledged the unique importance of the fixture, stating that while both he and Mikel Arteta might “like a little bit more control,” the match “will probably be a madhouse and very, very enjoyable to watch for the outside people or fans.”
He expects a difficult game that “can go anywhere and anything can happen in games like that.”
Frank, who previously managed Brentford, also directed a pointed joke toward the Gunners, referring to former players who moved to their rivals: “Two of them are now traitors and moved to the wrong club!”
The Spurs boss insisted that despite Arsenal having the best defensive record in the Premier League, Tottenham will “never go for a 0-0. It maybe will end 0-0 but we will always try to win.
Always, always, always.” Instead, he wants his team to “Definitely embrace controlled chaos, or chaos we like to create if that makes sense, because chaos can also be good.”
Tottenham is looking to snap a three-match losing streak against Arsenal and secure their first Premier League victory at the Emirates since 2010.