Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta paid a classy tribute to the 'extraordinary' Thomas Frank after his sacking at Tottenham was confirmed. Spurs announced Frank's departure on Wednesday morning , little over 12 hours after they were beaten 2-1 at home to Newcastle . Tottenham are hovering just five points above the relegation zone, and despite finishing fourth in the Champions League table, the former Brentford manager's reign has come to an end after only eight months. Spurs' next match is the small