Thomas Frank, Tottenham’s coach, relied on a fast attacking build-up based on sideways passes and smart movements, which helped his team secure a 2-0 victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, despite Tottenham’s first goal being disallowed for offside. The third goal against Burnley in the Premier League opening round showed the quick build-up style Frank introduced. Against City’s 4-3-3 pressing, Tottenham exploited the slight delay in City’s defenders’ marking to create space and launch quick attacks through players like Pedro Porro, Mohamed Kudus, and Pape Sarr. The goals came from well-coordinated runs and passes, with Johnson’s opener shifting the match momentum. Frank highlighted in the post-match press conference the importance of defensive solidity, courage in the first and second phases of build-up, and set-pieces as key pillars of the team’s success.