Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi claimed the Barclays Manager of the Month award for October 2026 after steering the club out of the relegation zone with an unbeaten run of three victories and one draw.
De Zerbi Boosts Managerial Confidence
- Managerial confidence spikes as De Zerbi becomes the ninth different Spurs boss to claim the monthly accolade.
Turning the Tide at Stamford Bridge
De Zerbi entered October with his side sitting bottom of the Premier League table after failing to win any of their opening five league matches, according to the Premier League. But the Italian oversaw a remarkable resurgence that propelled the north London side up to 11th place, Goal.com reported.
The unbeaten October surge began with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, followed by a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, Yahoo Sports detailed. Spurs then secured a 2-0 win away at Chelsea—marking only their second league victory at Stamford Bridge in 36 years—before matching that scoreline against Crystal Palace, as outlined by the Premier League.
“I feel good, I am happy.”
The Italian manager added during his acceptance speech:
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“The first five games in this season were not good enough and from Manchester United game we changed things – we changed behaviour, we changed quality of the play, we changed the quality of performance of the players and for this reaction I am very proud.”
De Zerbi Joins Previous Spurs Award Winners
This achievement marks the 17th time a Tottenham manager has picked up the trophy, making De Zerbi the ninth different Spurs boss to win the award, Yahoo Sports reported.
He is also the fifth different Spurs manager to win the accolade in the last ten years, and the first since Ange Postecoglou claimed it three months in a row between August and October 2023 during his debut season, according to Goal.com and the Premier League. Prior to that, Jose Mourinho secured the honor in November 2020 by leading the club to the top of the table, Yahoo Sports noted.
| Manager | Award Month | Notable Fixtures / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto De Zerbi | October 2026 | 3 wins, 1 draw; climbed out of relegation zone to 11th |
| Ange Postecoglou | Aug – Oct 2023 | Three consecutive monthly wins at start of 2023/24 season |
| Jose Mourinho | November 2020 | Led Tottenham to the top of the table with an unbeaten run |
Spurs Players Earn Multiple Monthly Awards
Spurs picked up three separate prizes for October, with Luca Williams-Barnett claiming the Adobe Express Creative Moment of the Month award and Tyrese Hall named Premier League 2 Player of the Month, the Premier League reported.
Defender Jan Paul van Hecke earned a nomination for the league's Player of the Month award alongside James Maddison and Mathys Tel, according to Cartilage Free Captain. De Zerbi beat out fellow nominees Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Xabi Alonso, Marco Rose, and Fabian Hurzeler for the managerial prize, the Premier League confirmed.
However, the momentum hit a speed bump at the start of November with a 1-0 defeat away at Leeds United, Goal.com reported. De Zerbi will look to steer his squad back to winning ways following the international break by hosting Ipswich Town on November 21 before traveling to face Sunderland on November 29, according to Goal.com.
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