Why Tottenham's Home Form Is Struggling in the Premier League
Explore why Tottenham Hotspur's home form is slipping under Thomas Frank, with expert analysis on creativity, tactics, crowd pressure, and how a turnaround could begin at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur's home form has become a growing concern under manager Thomas Frank. While they show intent away from home, turning that energy into consistent results at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains a challenge.
In the latest north London derby, a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal underscored the difficulty of turning home matches into wins this season. Spurs have won only one of their last five Premier League games at home, a worrying stat for supporters and staff alike.
Root causes: lack of creativity and chances at home
At home, Spurs have managed seven goals from six league games, and only Burnley have fewer shots on target this season (18). Critics argue the midfield setup is too defensive and offers little creativity. The frontline has not been firing with confidence, making life tougher for the attack when the crowd roars.
Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy said: 'When you look at the make-up of their midfield, the creativity isn’t there. It feels like the forward players aren’t firing with confidence. They look lightweight in attack.'
Away from home, Spurs have often been more pragmatic—relying on set-pieces and counter-attacks—yet at home they carry the burden of the 60,000-strong crowd and higher expectations, which can dampen decision-making and risk-taking.
Head coach Frank has rotated his midfield, sometimes using a lone playmaker and other times a trio, a shift that has sapped rhythm and cohesion in the front three.