"Frank voices disappointment: Bournemouth's win 'expected'"

In a surprising turn of events, Bournemouth emerged victorious in their clash against Tottenham Hotspur, securing their second consecutive Premier League victory and their first away win of the season. The 1-0 scoreline saw Evanilson score the solitary goal for the Cherries, leaving Tottenham's title aspirations hanging in the balance.

Thomas Frank, Tottenham's manager, acknowledged the defeat as "not a shock" and admitted that his side's performance against Bournemouth left a lot to be desired. Frank fell one game short of matching Nuno Espirito Santo's record of starting a Premier League campaign with three straight wins.

The match saw Tottenham's expected goals against (0.17) reach their lowest ever in a Premier League away game against Bournemouth. The North London side managed only one shot on target during the game, with only five attempts in total - the joint-fewest attempts in a Premier League away game for Bournemouth.

Frank expressed his belief that football can change quickly and that despite the poor performance, good parts could still be found in Tottenham's game. The manager highlighted that his team struggled to handle the second ball game during the match.

On the other side, Andoni Iraola, the coach of AFC Bournemouth, was pleased with his team's performance. Bournemouth played well, according to Iraola, and they had willing runners, making it difficult for Tottenham to play against them. Iraola also believed that Bournemouth should have scored more goals and finished the game in a better way.

Meanwhile, the highly-anticipated debut of new signing Xavi Simons was delayed as he watched the match from the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Thomas Frank expressed his opinion that Simons' arrival is a great addition for the Tottenham squad, and Spurs will be hoping that the young talent can help them improve their performance when they return to Premier League action against West Ham in two weeks.

As Tottenham lick their wounds from this unexpected defeat, they will be looking to bounce back and maintain their position in the Premier League's top four. The upcoming match against West Ham promises to be a crucial test for Frank's side as they aim to get back on track and continue their pursuit of silverware.