By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Newcastle United edged Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to register their first win in six outings, to compound the pressure on Spurs head coach Thomas Frank.
The defeat means Frank now has the lowest win percentage of any Spurs manager in the Premier League era, with a win rate of just 26.9 per cent, as the club now drop into 16th, firmly in the relegation battle.
The Dane was booed by fans before kick-off but the home crowd did rally behind their side throughout the game, which seemed to spark a reaction after Archie Gray tapped home an equaliser in the second half following Malick Thiaw’s opener before the break.
The relief was short-lived for Spurs fans, though, as Jacob Ramsey restored the lead for Newcastle four minutes later, sweeping home from inside the box despite being surrounded by defenders.
A defiant Frank insisted he remained “1000 per cent” certain that he will continue in his role.
“I have to stay calm,” said Frank. “We have to get through this together.”
Spurs winless run stretches to eight games in the league, with no victory in 2026 as of yet.
Chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” and “we want Frank out” emerged from the home crowd before the full-time whistle, alongside loud boos throughout, with Frank’s position now creeping towards untenable.
Tottenham have 12 days of respite before their next outing – but it arrives against table toppers and rivals Arsenal on February 22.
Premier League Results
Bournemouth 2-1 Everton
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United
Man United 1-1 West Ham United.