“Plenty to be excited about” – Ashley Williams backs Tottenham to mount strong Premier League top-four challenge after standout derby victory

Thomas Frank will be hoping to guide Tottenham Hotspur to a top-half finish in the Premier League this season, and the signs so far suggest he is on the right track. Spurs have already recorded three wins from their opening four league matches under the Danish coach, who has quickly transformed the team and injected fresh belief into the squad. Their latest success came in a difficult away fixture against West Ham United, a match that many supporters feared could prove a stumbling block given Tottenham’s mixed history at the London Stadium.

Despite the hostile atmosphere, the Lilywhites delivered a composed and professional performance, sticking to their game plan from the very first whistle. The result not only secured three valuable points but also underlined the progress being made under Frank’s leadership. The former Brentford boss has wasted little time in stamping his authority on the side, and it already appears there is no looking back for Spurs.

The victory left Tottenham sitting joint top of the Premier League table, further fueling optimism that the team could be capable of more than just stabilising after last season’s struggles. With their Europa League triumph still fresh in the memory, the Lilywhites look determined to build on that momentum. Frank has made it clear that he wants his squad to compete strongly on all fronts this campaign, and the players have embraced that challenge with a bright start to life under his management.

There is even talk of a potential push for the Champions League places through the league, with some believing Tottenham might have an outside chance of sneaking into the top four. Ashley Williams, the former Swansea defender, has been particularly impressed by Spurs’ new-look side, suggesting their attacking quality makes them genuine contenders. He also praised Frank’s ability to get the best out of his squad so quickly, noting that there has been no noticeable drop in performance levels when key players have been unavailable thanks to the club’s impressive depth.

Tottenham’s strong results against teams such as Manchester City and West Ham highlight the strides they have made in a short period. For Frank and his players, the challenge now is to maintain consistency and continue building on this early success. Attention will soon turn to their Champions League opener against Villarreal, a fixture that carries its own weight of expectation. Spurs supporters will demand nothing less than three points on the European stage, as the club looks to carry their domestic form into continental competition and make a statement about the new era unfolding under Frank.