Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United has intensified scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank, with fans chanting for former boss Mauricio Pochettino and calling for his dismissal. The loss extended Spurs' winless run to eight Premier League games, their worst drought since 2008, leaving them just five points above the relegation zone.

Frank's position has become increasingly precarious as Tottenham face the prospect of relegation if they continue neglecting their domestic campaign for European ambitions. The Danish manager has overseen only two wins in their last 17 league matches, collecting a mere 12 points during that span. Despite qualifying for the Champions League round of 16, Frank's domestic struggles have created unprecedented pressure.

After the match, Frank defended his position, insisting he's "1,000% sure" he's the right man for the job despite facing questions about his future. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, whose own position has faced scrutiny, offered support, praising Frank as an "outstanding manager" with "all the attributes to be a top manager." With Tottenham not playing for 12 days until their north London derby against Arsenal, Frank faces a nervous wait to see if his tenure at Spurs has reached its end.