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It left so many eyebrows raised š¤Ø The Tottenham boss has now explained himself
āCompletely Stupidā – Thomas Frank Has Now Explained Massive Arsenal Cup Blunder
Thomas Frank has explained how he ended up drinking from anĀ ArsenalĀ cup ahead ofĀ Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 defeat againstĀ Bournemouth. The Dane was somehow spotted with the Gunners-themed drink before his side suffered their eighth loss in 21 league games.
When it rains, it pours for Frank, whose side took the lead at the Vitality through Mathys Tel (5′), only to end up losing after Antoine Semenyo netted a 90+5th-minute winner. It was another torrid night for the Danish coach who is under massive pressure with his Spurs side sat 14th in theĀ Premier LeagueĀ table.
Frank was already feeling the heat heading into tonight’s game, and the cup incident has only further intensified talk of his dismissal. He arrived in the summer as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement.
Frank: It Would Be Stupid Of Me
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While most of the post-match questions put to Frank focused on his team’s collapse against the Cherries, he was also asked about the cup he drank from before the game. It was bizarre, given that the two sides met on the South Coast, but he insisted he wasn’t aware of it.
Frank gave a defiant response, questioning why he was being asked about it. He said (viaĀ Alasdair Gold):
“I definitely did not notice it. It would be completely stupid of me to take it if I knew. It’s a little bit sad in football that I need to be asked about it. I would never do something that stupid.”
Spurs’ loss to Bournemouth was a massive setback for Frank and left them winless at the start of 2026. The Lilywhites drew 0-0 with Brentford on New Year’s Day before drawing 1-1 at home against Sunderland last Sunday.
Frank Wants Spurs To Copy ‘One of World’s Best’ Arsenal
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Tottenham came into the season in positive spirits, especially after beating Arsenal in the first North London derby outside the UK. Frank led his men to a 1-0 win in Asia during pre-season, and there were signs of promise in that game.
Frank had given an honest assessment of the Gunners ahead of that game by branding them one of the best teams in the world. He told reporters:
“It is also right now one of the best teams, I must say unfortunately, in the world. We also need to be honest.”
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Arsenal are leading the Premier League table, and a key reason has been their ability to pull out a win when not at their best. This was something Frank wanted his side to improve on and used their North London rivals as an example when speaking last week:
“Every good team needs to be able to do that. And as I said, we are building something. Also, itās fair to say that we are not where City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are right now, unfortunately. We really want to be there, but even they need to win ugly sometimes, where they are winning 1-0.”
Frank has already tasted a competitive North London derby, and it was a day to forget after his Lilywhites were beaten 4-1 at the Emirates in November. There’s no guarantee he’ll still be in the job come February 22nd when the Gunners visit their rivals.
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Hereās the latest confirmed list of Liverpoolās January (2026) signings and transfer activity so far (updates as of 9 January 2026):
ā Confirmed Liverpool Signings (January 2026)
Noah Adekoya ā 19-year-old centre-back signed from Burnley and has joined the club, likely initially with the U21s. ļæ½
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Mor Talla Ndiaye (sometimes reported as *Mor Ndiaye/Talla Ndiaye) ā 18-year-old Senegalese centre-back agreed to join Liverpool, expected to feature with the youth/U21 side initially. ļæ½
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IfŠµanyi Ndukwe ā 17-year-old Austrian centre-back with a deal agreed; heāll join Liverpool when eligible (typically summer 2026 or once administrative conditions are met for youth moves). ļæ½
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š These moves are mostly youth defensive signings as Liverpool look to bolster long-term depth ā especially at centre-back. They are not senior first-team stars but promising young prospects. ļæ½
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š Other January Transfer Activity
Owen Beck returned from his loan at Derby to Liverpool ā this is a return from loan rather than a fresh signing. ļæ½
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James Norris left Liverpool permanently, joining Shelbourne. ļæ½
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ā ļø Rumours & Targets (Not Confirmed Yet)
Liverpool have been linked with or are said to be interested in various players but none are officially signed yet:
Joel OrdĆ³Ć±ez ā Belgian centre-back (linked but unconfirmed). ļæ½
Harvey Elliott ā linked with a return from Aston Villa (rumour). ļæ½
Attacking targets like Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, Yankuba Minteh have been mentioned as potential January targets, though nothing is confirmed. ļæ½
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Federico Chiesa is reportedly attracting interest from Juventus away from Liverpool ā not a confirmed exit yet. ļæ½
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š Summary Table
Category
Player
Type
Status
In
Noah Adekoya
CB
Confirmed
In
Mor Talla Ndiaye
CB
Agreed / Pending
In
Ifeanyi Ndukwe
CB
Agreed / Youth
Return
Owen Beck
LB
Returned from loan
Out
James Norris
LB
Permanent move
(CB = Centre Back, LB = Left Back)
If you want, I can also list every Premier League January transfer done so far (not just Liverpool). Just let me know!
As of today there is no confirmed transfer that Liverpool have signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
There are only ongoing transfer rumours and interest reports ā but no official confirmation that the move has happened. ļæ½
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š Current Situation
Marc Guehi is still a Crystal Palace player and is expected to continue there this season ā Palace boss Oliver Glasner has said he believes Guehi will remain at Selhurst Park this January. ļæ½
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His contract expires at the end of the season and he refused a new deal, so heās likely to leave when that contract ends. ļæ½
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Liverpool remain interested, but according to reliable sources they are not planning to complete the transfer now; they may wait for Guehi to move as a free agent in summer 2026. ļæ½
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šØ Rumours (but not confirmed)
Liverpool had a bid in the past, and discussions have taken place, but Crystal Palace blocked the deal previously because they couldnāt secure a replacement. ļæ½
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Other clubs (e.g., Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid) have also shown interest. ļæ½
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ā Official stance: No, Liverpool have not confirmed the signing of Marc Guehi.
If you want the latest verified update (e.g., around live transfer window changes), let me know and I can pull that for you.
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Arsenal completes their first ever January transfer signing as Ā£65m Winger who scored 15goals this season so far joins Arsenal on a 5yr deal with option for further season,player was on stand to watch Arsenal game last night
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri reaches exit decision as Ā£80m agreement eyed
Mirror Football brings you a round-up of the latest transfer news surrounding Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is hoping his Arsenal team can go all the way this season
Arsenal may be in the midst of a title race but they are still working quietly behind the scenes on transfers.Ā Mikel ArtetaĀ has already admitted the club is willing to spend in January should the opportunity arise.
Heading into theĀ Premier LeagueĀ clash withĀ LiverpoolĀ on Thursday night, the Gunners hold a five-point advantage over rivalsĀ Manchester City, with an opportunity to stretch that to eight points after 21 games with a win over the title holders.
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Artetaās stacked squad, thanks toĀ a summer of heavy expenditureĀ on quality players, ensured they came out of anĀ injury-riddled past four monthsĀ unscathed, as some key players recently made their return to fitness.
Yet, in a division as tough as this and with four trophies to fight for, there is always room for squad improvement. Here,Ā Mirror FootballĀ brings you two of the latest transfer developments involving the north London club.
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Arsenal transfer news: Windfall boost expected from contract clause and tug-of-war with rivals
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Arsenal can prove Liverpool star wrong and put Man City to bed along with bottlers label
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Ethan Nwaneri makes exit decision
Ethan Nwaneri reportedly wants to stay and fight for his place in theĀ ArsenalĀ team for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-oldĀ has attracted attentionĀ fromĀ BournemouthĀ this month, with the Premier League side eager to sign him on loan until the end of this campaign following the sale of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.
There is a sense that a temporary move would benefit Nwaneri given his lack of playing time this season. The Hale End academy product has been left out of the last few matchday squads after seeing his playing time decrease drastically compared to last season. He has made only six Premier League appearances since scoring four league goals in 26 matches last term.
ļæ¼ļæ¼Ethan Nwaneri has been less involved this season(Getty Images)
With the likes of Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze and now injury returnee Kai Havertz ahead of the youngster in the pecking order, some believe Nwaneri needs a move to continue his progression. However, Arsenal do not want to sell the player due to his obvious talent.
The Independent reports Nwaneri feels he can learn more by being part of a serious title challenge, meaning he is happy to remain patient and assess his situation at the end of the season, when he may well have a league trophy to his name.
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