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Thomas Frank Defends Photo of Arsenal-Branded Cup After Spurs' Loss at Bournemouth

Frank says he did not notice the logo, calling a deliberate choice "absolutely stupid."

Overview

  • The Tottenham manager was photographed pre-match at the Vitality Stadium drinking from a cup bearing Arsenal’s logo, with the image circulating widely on social media.
  • Asked post-match, Frank said he would never choose such a cup intentionally and described the notion as "absolutely stupid."
  • He noted Arsenal had been the previous visitors to Bournemouth, suggesting the cup was left in the dressing area.
  • Spurs lost 3-2 to Bournemouth on a stoppage-time goal from Antoine Semenyo, leaving them with one win in five league games and sitting 14th in the table.
  • Supporters reacted angrily online, with some posts calling the incident unacceptable, while coverage described the optics as damaging for a manager already under scrutiny.