Third-placed Spurs Urged to Fix Home Form

Tottenham Hotspur have struggled at home under Thomas Frank — they have taken just 13 points from their last 17 Premier League home fixtures and recorded only one league win at the 62,850-seat stadium — even as they have started the season strongly (14 points from seven games) and sit third. Frank has urged a fast start against Aston Villa and called for an "unbelievable cohesion" between players and supporters, asking fans to make more noise and stay positive through difficult spells to turn the stadium into a fortress. Home results have included boos after a defeat to Bournemouth and a draw with Wolves, while the side have generally looked more comfortable away, often relying on counter-attacks and set-pieces. Off the pitch the Lewis family have provided an initial £100m cash boost to strengthen transfers and club running costs, a move Frank welcomed while stressing the importance of smart recruitment rather than big-money signings alone. He said both team and fans must work hand in hand, accepting the side cannot be perfect for 90 minutes, and that improved fan support in tough moments will be crucial to lifting poor home form.