Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has been rewarded for his side’s impressive October performance after being named the Premier League Manager of the Month.
The Italian emerged as the winner on Friday after overseeing three victories and a draw in four league matches, helping Tottenham climb into the top half of the table.
His recognition marks the first time he has received the prestigious monthly award since becoming a Premier League manager.
Tottenham’s impressive run represented a major recovery after the club failed to win any of their opening five league games.
Their October campaign started with a 1-1 stalemate against Manchester United at Old Trafford, despite having a player sent off during the encounter.
De Zerbi’s men subsequently secured a 3-1 victory over Coventry City before producing a notable 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
They maintained their winning form by defeating Crystal Palace 2-0 to finish the month without a defeat.
The victory over Chelsea was particularly significant, as it represented just Tottenham’s second Premier League away win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.
With the achievement, De Zerbi becomes Tottenham’s first recipient of the monthly managerial award since Ange Postecoglou swept the honour three times in a row between August and October 2023.
He secured the recognition ahead of five other contenders, including Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Xabi Alonso, Marco Rose and Fabian Hürzeler.
The Premier League said the final decision was based on votes from fans alongside the opinions of a panel of football experts.
