Luis Enrique issues warning to Tottenham after Arsenal defeat

Luis Enrique issues warning to Tottenham after Arsenal defeat Chris Davie Published November 25, 2025 2:56pm Updated November 25, 2025 2:56pm Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook Comment now Comments Luis Enrique and PSG are looking to recover in the Champions League after their defeat to Bayern Munich (Reuters)

Luis Enrique has warned Tottenham that Paris Saint-Germain plan to ‘dominate’ their Champions League tie on Wednesday evening.

Thomas Frank has faced criticism for Spurs’ approach to Sunday’s north London derby after his side were beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Frank opted to start with a five-man defence against Arsenal but after seeing his side fail to trouble Mikel Arteta’s men in the opening 45 minutes, the Spurs manager opted to switch to a back four at half time.

However, the change made little impact as Eberechi Eze went on to complete his hat-trick to put Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Tottenham now face another tough test away to PSG in the Champions League and Luis Enrique insists his side are prepared for whichever defensive system Frank selects.

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‘They changed, their first match against us in the Super Cup final they played with five at the back, last weekend against Arsenal they repeated that but it didn’t work the way they wanted,’ Luis Enrique said.

Thomas Frank has come under fire for Spurs’ gameplan against Arsenal (Getty)

‘We are ready to play against Tottenham in the normal way, with four at the back or with five.

‘I think it’s not going to change a lot because we can see their idea, for us, we need to dominate the game, we need to keep the ball, we need to play with the ball and that’s our goal for this match.’

Spurs saw their two-goal lead slip in the Super Cup final in August as PSG scored two late goals before winning the tie on penalties.

‘The conditions were unique for that match,’ Luis Enrique said.

‘We have good memories because it ended well but I have bad memories if I think about the first 60 minutes of the game. We found it very tough.

PSG needed penalties to beat Spurs in the Super Cup final in August (Getty)

‘I think many people have changed since that match and now we are ready to be a dominant team, so we will try to do that and to win.

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‘If we analyse Spurs individually, most of their players are senior internationals and they are a strong team.

‘They have done very well in the Champions League and they started the league season well, so it will be tough.

‘At the same time, we are back in the Champions League and we are pleased to be playing at home in front of our supporters.’

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