Premier League announced Friday its October awards, naming Coach, Player and Goal of the Month. Who could have guessed such surprises?
Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson, former Villarreal forward, clinched Player of the Month after netting four times. He’s the first Villa honoree since Christian Benteke eleven years ago and the first Senegalese since Sadio Mané in 2019.
Other Player of the Month candidates were Bournemouth’s Evanilson; Arsenal’s Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice; Tottenham’s Jan Paul van Hecke; Coventry’s Jack Rudoni; Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen and Luka Vuskovic.
Roberto De Zerbi earned Coach of the Month after propelling Tottenham up the table. The Spurs have leapt from bottom‑place to 11th.
For my money, De Zerbi’s impact outshone the likes of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Brighton’s Fabian Hürzeler and Bournemouth’s Marco Rose.
Brighton midfielder Diego Gómez took Goal of the Month, a strike he’ll likely defend in November after his thunderous finish versus Brentford.
The Paraguayan outlet earned the best ‘target’ accolade for October thanks to a stunning midfield strike against Crystal Palace. Will they repeat the feat next month?