Roberto De Zerbi’s work at Tottenham Hotspur has been recognised after an upturn in Premier League results followed a poor start to the season.While Spurs were dominating phases of games earlier in the season, they also consistently collapsed after conceding the first goals. The Lilywhites looked like a team with a hangover from the last two seasons, where they got used to losing in the Premier League, and struggled to come back once they trailed.At the time, some pundits even suggested that De Zerbi’s job at Tottenham could be in danger, especially given the huge transfer kitty the Italian had been handed in the summer.However, on the whole, Spurs fans stayed patient, with the vast majority believing that the results would turn around, and they have been proven right. Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 1 ArsenalArsenal10 9 0 1 15 5 10 27 2 BrightonBrighton10 7 1 2 26 7 19 22 3 Manchester CityManchester City10 7 0 3 21 13 8 21 4 LiverpoolLiverpool10 5 3 2 14 10 4 18 5 ChelseaChelsea10 5 1 4 19 16 3 16 6 EvertonEverton10 4 4 2 12 10 2 16 7 BournemouthBournemouth10 4 3 3 16 14 2 15 8 BrentfordBrentford10 3 5 2 16 11 5 14 9 LeedsLeeds10 3 5 2 10 8 2 14 10 Aston VillaAston Villa10 3 4 3 14 17 -3 13 11 TottenhamTottenham10 3 3 4 10 11 -1 12 Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesTottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi wins October Manager of the Month awardWhile Spurs were winless in the Premier League after five matches coming into October, their momentum shifted when they battled back from a man down and a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw away at Old Trafford.While their performance against United deserved all three points, the fact that Spurs kept fighting until the end and did not allow their heads to drop after conceding was a big change from what had gone before.What followed over the next three weeks was three consecutive wins over Coventry City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, which saw the Lilywhites climb up the Premier League table. Saturday 7th November Premier League LeedsLeeds1|0TottenhamTottenham Saturday 31st October Premier League TottenhamTottenham2|0Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace Saturday 24th October Premier League ChelseaChelsea0|2TottenhamTottenham Monday 19th October Premier League TottenhamTottenham3|1CoventryCoventry Saturday 10th October Premier League Manchester UnitedManchester United1|1TottenhamTottenhamWith Tottenham securing 10 points from a possible 12 on offer last month, De Zerbi has now deservedly been crowned the Manager of the Month for October.Unbeaten in October đź‘ŠRoberto De Zerbi is the Premier League Manager of the Month 🙌🔗 https://t.co/YCKAKWHOfb https://t.co/bpSioJZ7di— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 13, 2026The Italian was quick to thank his players and his staff on receiving the award, making it clear it was a team effort. This is the first time De Zerbi has even won the Premier League Manager of the Month award.Roberto De Zerbi said: “I feel good. I’m happy. I want to say thanks to my players, for my club because it’s not my credit. But, when you are a coach, you work with many, many people and it’s right to say thanks to everybody.”“I want to say thanks to my players, to my club.”Watch Roberto’s full interview after winning the Premier League Manager of the Month for October exclusively on our official app!📲 https://t.co/BH8m1Hk4tM https://t.co/MfePdi8MOA— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 13, 2026Spurs will hope the Nuno EspĂrito Santo curse does not strikeTottenham fans will remember that while Nuno EspĂrito Santo may have only been in charge of the club for 17 matches and lasted just 124 days in the job, he had a strong start to his time in North London.Spurs began the 2021–22 Premier League campaign with three consecutive 1–0 wins over Manchester City, Wolves, and Watford to sit top of the table, earning Nuno the Manager of the Month award.However, the team’s form plummeted immediately after the Portuguese coach won the award, with the Lilywhites suffering five defeats in their next seven league matches, conceding 16 goals.De Zerbi himself has seen his side lose 1-0 at Elland Road after their brilliant run in October, and Spurs fans will be hoping that the curse of the Manager of the Month award does not afflict the Italian.READ MORE: Vinai Venkatesham may be bang on about Tottenham’s medical overhaul ahead of mass returnsThe post Roberto De Zerbi picks up prestigious award, but Tottenham fans may fear Nuno curse appeared first on Spurs Web.