Tottenham’s October revival has received recognition beyond the league table, with three awards reflecting a month that brought renewed belief to north London. After a difficult start to the campaign, both the first team and the emerging academy stars have received monthly awards.

Roberto De Zerbi, Tyrese Hall and Luca Williams-Barnett have each been honoured, offering an insight into an excellent October across the club. Individual prizes won’t answer the questions surrounding Tottenham’s rebuild, but together they show improvements after a difficult start to the Premier League season.

Roberto De Zerbi has won his first Premier League Manager of the Month award after overseeing an October revival. Spurs began the month winless and rooted to the bottom, but collected 10 points from 12 through a draw and three consecutive victories. Dominic Solanke’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw at Manchester United before a 3-1 victory over Coventry City delivered their first league win.

Successive 2-0 wins against Chelsea and Crystal Palace followed, with the Stamford Bridge triumph only Tottenham’s second league victory there in 36 years.

“I want to say thanks to my players, to my club,” De Zerbi said after receiving the award.

Four unbeaten matches, including three straight wins, showed growing resilience and cohesion, turning a desperate league position into a platform from which Tottenham could look upward with renewed confidence.

Tyrese Hall’s prior League One influence proved decisive as Tottenham’s under-21s secured successive October victories, earning him Premier League 2 Player of the Month. The midfielder opened the scoring against Leicester City with a composed chip in a 2-0 win, then converted a penalty at Middlesbrough and supplied Elisha Sowunmi’s stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory.

Those moments underlined his growing importance for Wayne Burnett’s Under-21s, taking his season’s tally to five goals and five assists across seven Premier League 2 appearances.

Rumours of a January loan move have continued following an excellent October.

Luca Williams-Barnett needed only moments to announce himself on the Premier League stage, and his first contribution against Crystal Palace has now earned him October’s Adobe Express Creative Moment of the Month award.

Introduced in the 88th minute with Tottenham leading 2-0, the 18-year-old immediately gave the home supporters something else to celebrate. He controlled Pedro Porro’s crossfield pass before jinking past Anan Khalaili, showing the confidence to attack his opponent on his league debut.

It was a brief contribution, but one that captured the excitement surrounding the academy prospect. Rather than simply settling into the occasion, Williams-Barnett embraced it and offered an immediate glimpse of his ability.

Speaking following the win, Williams-Barnett said “I just wanted to get the ball and show what I can do, and really just enjoy it.”

LWB also spoke about taking his first steps in senior league football: “Dream come true really.” It marks a memorable introduction and another reason Tottenham supporters will follow his continued development with considerable interest.

Tottenham return from the international break against Ipswich Town at home on Saturday, November 21, with kick-off at 3pm, seeking a response to their defeat at Leeds.

Meanwhile, the under-21s visit Oxford United in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, November 24, kicking off at 7pm at the Kassam Stadium. After their first Premier League 2 defeat against Chelsea, Wayne Burnett’s side will also look to rediscover the momentum that characterised their impressive October.