Roberto De Zerbi has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for October after guiding Tottenham to three wins and a draw.
Tottenham’s results under De Zerbi transformed their position in the table. They started the month at the bottom of the Premier League, having failed to win any of their opening five matches, but finished October in the top half after an unbeaten run.
The month began with a dramatic draw away to Manchester United. Tottenham secured a point with a late goal despite being reduced to 10 men, before beating Coventry City 3-1 in their next fixture.
De Zerbi’s side then recorded a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the London derby. The result was Tottenham’s second Premier League away win against Chelsea in 36 years.
Tottenham completed their unbeaten October with another 2-0 success, this time against Crystal Palace, strengthening their recovery from their poor start to the campaign.
The award is the first Premier League Manager of the Month honour of De Zerbi’s career. The most recent Tottenham manager to win it before him was Ange Postecoglou, who claimed the award in three consecutive months from August to October 2023.
De Zerbi was selected ahead of five other nominees: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, Bournemouth manager Marco Rose and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler.
The winner was determined through a combination of votes from supporters and a panel of experts.
