Roberto De Zerbi named Premier League Manager of the Month

Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for the first time in his career, after leading Tottenham to three consecutive wins in October. According to Football Italia, the award comes after a poor start: the side failed to win any of their first six matches, with three draws and three defeats.

The turnaround began with victories over Coventry, a 2-0 win away at Chelsea and a home win against Crystal Palace. Spurs finished the month unbeaten. De Zerbi, who had never won the award even at Brighton, admits the first five games were not good enough and that everything changed from the 1-1 draw at Manchester United, played with ten men. The award was presented on 13 November at the club's training ground.