The biggest setback of the summer arrived when Tottenham lost out on Eberechi Eze, a player who had been central to their plans and who is now bound for Arsenal, a move that left Thomas Frank staring at a squad in need of invention and a search for creativity that can no longer be delayed.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his side's defensive improvement just three games into his reign after comfortably keeping Manchester City at bay to win 2-0 at the Etihad on Saturday.