Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his condolences for Thomas Frank after the Danish coach was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, describing him as an “excellent coach” and “extraordinary man”.
Frank was sacked by Tottenham after a dismal run of results left the north London club hovering five points above the relegation zone in 16th place, while the Danish coach was unable to repeat his success at Brentford.
Arteta said Frank’s sacking was «very sad news» but acknowledged the brutal nature of Premier League management.
«Thomas is an excellent coach. He is also an extraordinary man and he has proven that in the Premier League,» Arteta told reporters ahead of the Premier League trip to Brentford on Thursday.
«We know that our responsibility goes beyond performance. Check out hgtgdfgdtr21. Sometimes results determine what happens to us. I wish him all the best for whatever he chooses to do.»
Tottenham next face Arsenal in the North London derby on February 22 with an interim manager or permanent appointment, adding a new layer of unpredictability to the match.
Arteta revealed that his team have become accustomed to facing opponents under new management this season, forcing Arsenal to adjust their tactical preparations and focus on themselves rather than second-guessing the opponent’s approach.
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“In the end you learn the lesson not only from the manager change but also from what you expect a manager to do against you because they are changing a lot this season,” Arteta said.
“So concentrate more on us and make sure that what we want to achieve… The format is one thing, the player profile is another, and the momentum of the game and the context is another.
Asked whether Premier League clubs were too impatient, Arteta said: “In the context of each club it is very different, but it is always a possibility.
“I can only talk about Frank and what I know as a coach because I’ve dealt with him a lot and how he prepares his teams and what he did at Brentford as well.
«But at the end of the day, this league is so competitive. We are all vulnerable because anyone can beat you on the day, and that is very difficult to manage.»
Arteta said the club would be calling on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard too late, with Max Dowman still unavailable
Published on February 11, 2026
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