After Spurs' damaging FA Cup exit at home to Aston Villa, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks how long can head coach Thomas Frank survive?

Aston Villa is doing its part in staying near the top of the charts in the EPL. With nine wins over their past 10 matches in league play, the Lions are sitting comfortably in third in the table. Aston Villa is looking to replicate its performance in the FA Cup from last year, where it made it to the semifinals for the first time in 10 years.

The premier tie of the FA Cup's third round pits title-chasing Aston Villa against struggling Tottenham Hotspur in north London.

Thomas Frank has praised the Tottenham fans for their continued support despite being knocked out of the FA Cup after losing 2-1 to Aston Villa.Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers secured

Date: Wednesday, January 7 Time: 2:30 pm ET, 7:30 pm UK Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth TV: NBCSN/Peacock (US), Sky Sports Golf (UK) Table: Bournemouth (15th, 23 pts), Spurs (t-13th, 27 pts)

Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after Saturday's FA Cup exit against Aston Villa piled pressure on the beleaguered boss.The former Brentford boss has lost seven of his last 13 matches in all competitions,

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Embattled Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank drew the ire of fans after being photographed with a cup bearing the insignia of fierce rivals Arsenal on Wednesday, with the Dane later saying the mix-up was purely accidental.