Key Takeaways:
- Roberto De Zerbi was announced as Premier League Manager of the Month at Tottenham’s training ground today
- Tottenham Hotspur secured three straight wins in October, overcoming a poor start of zero victories in their opening six fixtures
- De Zerbi claimed the accolade for the first time in his career and is the first Tottenham manager to win since Ange Postecoglou in 2023
A Remarkable Turnaround in Form
Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi has achieved his maiden Premier League Manager of the Month award after guiding Tottenham Hotspur to three successive wins. This accomplishment follows a challenging opening to the season, during which Tottenham failed to register a victory in their first six matches, recording three draws and three defeats.
October, however, marked a dramatic upturn for Spurs, as De Zerbi’s side collected victories against Coventry City, away at Chelsea, and in their home fixture against Crystal Palace.
Three consecutive wins earn @SpursOfficial’s Roberto De Zerbi @Barclays Manager of the Month ⚪️ https://t.co/sQujB8ajF3
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 13, 2026
Recognition for October Success
De Zerbi was officially presented with the prestigious award at Tottenham’s training complex earlier today, highlighting his impact since arriving at the club. His appointment has instigated a remarkable improvement in the team’s results and performances.
De Zerbi reflected on the achievement, telling the official Tottenham Hotspur website: “I am happy, I want to say thanks to my players, to my club, because it’s not my credit, but when you are a coach, you work with many people and it’s right to say thank you.”
He further acknowledged the team’s inconsistent start: “The first five games in this season were not good enough, but from the Manchester United game, we changed everything, the quality of the play, quality of the performance, and for this reaction I am very proud.”
Standout Matches and Squad Contributions
While De Zerbi highlighted the 2-0 away triumph over Chelsea as Tottenham’s standout performance so far, he also praised the team’s “character” in their 1-1 draw at Manchester United, achieved while playing with ten men.
There have been notable contributions within the squad, such as Italy international Sandro Tonali’s assist for Dominik Solanke’s added-time header at Old Trafford.
De Zerbi commented: “I am happy because we have a great squad, great players, and we can improve a lot.”
De Zerbi Joins Tottenham’s Honours List
Notably, the award marks De Zerbi’s first Premier League Manager of the Month title, an accolade he had not claimed during his tenure at Brighton and Hove Albion. He also becomes the first Tottenham Hotspur manager to be recognised since Ange Postecoglou received the honour in 2023.
