De Zerbi. Photo: Premiere League
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for October after guiding the club to three victories and a draw.
The Premier League, in a post on its website, announced the Italian as the winner on Friday, marking his first time receiving the monthly award.
De Zerbi’s achievement followed a remarkable turnaround in Tottenham’s fortunes.
The club entered October without a league victory in their opening five matches but finished the month in the top half of the table after collecting 10 points from a possible 12.
Tottenham began the month with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where they salvaged a point despite being reduced to 10 men.
They followed the result with a 3-1 victory over Coventry City before recording a 2-0 win against London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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The victory was only Tottenham’s second Premier League win at Chelsea’s home ground in 36 years.
De Zerbi’s side completed their unbeaten month with another 2-0 victory, this time against Crystal Palace.
The former Brighton and Marseille manager became the first Tottenham coach to win the award since Ange Postecoglou, who claimed it three consecutive times between August and October 2023.
De Zerbi was selected ahead of five other nominees: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, Xabi Alonso of Chelsea, Marco Rose of Bournemouth and Fabian Hürzeler of Brighton.
The winner was determined through a combination of votes from supporters and a panel of football experts, according to the Premier League.
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