The Italian tactician secured the prestigious monthly recognition following a remarkable improvement in Tottenham's performances, helping the club move from the lower end of the table into the top half.

According to reports on Friday, the award marks De Zerbi's first Manager of the Month honour since taking charge of Tottenham.

Spurs began October without a Premier League victory in their opening five matches of the campaign but finished the month with 10 points from a possible 12.

Their impressive run started with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where Tottenham secured a late equaliser despite playing with 10 men.

De Zerbi's men subsequently recorded a 3-1 victory over Coventry City before producing one of their standout performances of the season with a 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The result was particularly significant, marking only Tottenham's second Premier League victory at Chelsea's home ground in 36 years.

They completed their unbeaten October campaign with another convincing 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, recording three consecutive league wins in the process.

The achievement also makes De Zerbi the first Tottenham manager to receive the monthly award since Ange Postecoglou, who won it three consecutive times between August and October 2023.

The Italian was shortlisted alongside five other Premier League managers: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, Xabi Alonso of Chelsea, Fabian Hürzeler of Brighton and Marco Rose of Bournemouth.

The Premier League's monthly award is determined through a combination of votes from supporters and selections by a panel of football experts.

De Zerbi's recognition represents a significant milestone in his Tottenham tenure, following a difficult beginning to the season and an impressive turnaround in the club's fortunes.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia