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Thomas Frank Defends Arsenal-Cup Gaffe After Spurs’ Stoppage-Time Loss

He said he never noticed the logo, calling the focus on the photo sad.

Overview

  • Getty Images photographer Catherine Ivill captured Frank holding an Arsenal-branded paper cup on the touchline at Bournemouth.
  • Frank said Arsenal were the previous visitors to the Vitality Stadium and that staff handed him his routine pre-match espresso.
  • Tottenham lost 3-2 to Bournemouth on Antoine Semenyo’s stoppage-time strike, leaving them with just two wins in their last 12 league games.
  • The image triggered angry reactions from Spurs supporters on social media, including calls for Frank to be sacked.
  • Post-match tensions escalated as Micky van de Ven exchanged words with the away end and Pedro Porro was led away by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.