Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for October following an impressive unbeaten run that saw his side record three victories and one draw.
The Premier League announced the Italian’s emergence as the winner on Friday, marking the first time he has received the monthly managerial award.
De Zerbi’s recognition comes after a remarkable improvement in Tottenham’s league performance, having started October without a victory in their opening five Premier League matches.
However, the North London club turned their fortunes around by collecting 10 points from a possible 12 during the month, climbing into the top half of the league table.
Tottenham began their impressive run with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, salvaging a point despite playing with 10 men.
They subsequently secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Coventry City before recording an impressive 2-0 win against London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The victory was particularly significant as it marked Tottenham’s second Premier League win at Chelsea’s home ground in 36 years.
De Zerbi’s men rounded off the month in style with another 2-0 triumph, this time against Crystal Palace, maintaining their unbeaten record throughout October.
The former Brighton and Marseille manager is the first Tottenham coach to win the Premier League Manager of the Month award since Ange Postecoglou, who claimed the honour in three consecutive months between August and October 2023.
De Zerbi emerged victorious ahead of five other nominees, including Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, Xabi Alonso of Chelsea, Marco Rose of Bournemouth and Fabian Hürzeler of Brighton.
According to the Premier League, the award winner was determined through a combination of votes from supporters and a panel of football experts.
The recognition further highlights De Zerbi’s impact at Tottenham, with his side’s impressive October performances providing renewed optimism among supporters as the Premier League campaign progresses.
