Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says Arsenal are 'one of the best teams in the world’ | OneFootball

New Spurs boss makes admission ahead of north London derby in Hong Kong

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Arsenal finished 36 points ahead of 17th Spurs in the Premier League last season, though they did win the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou.

“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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“In that way it is going to be a big test, but it is more than a test as against Arsenal it is not only a friendly. Of course it is a game we will do everything we can to win.”

Daniel Levy has said Spurs are aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League, and Frank said in his unveiling that the club want to compete on four fronts this season.

But Frank acknowledged Spurs are playing catch-up after big spending from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea this summer.

Arsenal beat Spurs home and away in the Premier League last season, winning 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 2-1 at Emirates Stadium.