Alan Shearer identifies individuals from St James’ Park on Saturday – Bournemouth victory | OneFootball

Alan Shearer has chosen the eleven (and manager) players who most impressed him in this latest round of matches in the top tier.

The player turned pundit naming his Premier League team of the week.

The NUFC legend including four who played pivotal roles at St James’ Park.

As Newcastle United lost 4-1 to Bournemouth.

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) “Made some big saves as the Argentinian frustrated his former club Arsenal again.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) “Another classy performance and he got forward to create the goal that Liverpool desperately needed as they broke the deadlock in stoppage time.”

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) “Slotted in seamlessly after returning from his loan spell at Crystal Palace and very nearly scored, with his team-mate Noni Madueke stealing the goal on the line!”

Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth)

Milos Kerkez (AFC Bournemouth) “Kept Anthony Gordon quiet and crowned a brilliant performance with an equally brilliant goal.”

Phil Foden (Manchester City) “He’s back! Another two goals for the in-form attacker, who was too hot for Ipswich’s defence.”

Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) “Bags of energy, a tireless work-rate and the best player on the pitch. He bossed the midfield.”

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) “A great goal to set Forest on their way. He’s thriving now he’s playing regularly.”

Justin Kluivert (AFC Bournemouth)

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) “He’s on fire, scoring two more goals for a Palace team who are now in strong form and climbing the table.”

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) “Came on and changed the game with two quick goals. That’s exactly the kind of impact you want from a substitute.”

Manager: Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth)

Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 4 – Saturday 18 January 2025 12.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Bruno 25

Bournemouth:

Kluivert 6, 44, 90+2 Kerkez 90+6

Possession was Newcastle 55% Bournemouth 45%

Total shots were Newcastle 13 Bournemouth 19

Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Bournemouth 10

Corners were Newcastle 7 Bournemouth 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 32 Bournemouth 35

Newcastle team v Bournemouth:

Dubravka, Livramento, Botman (Schar 46), Burn, Hall (Trippier 66), Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno (Osula 90+1), Murphy (Willock 66), Isak, Gordon

Unused subs:

Vlachodimos, Almiron, Kelly, Longstaff, Lewis Miley

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Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Wednesday 5 February – Newcastle v Arsenal (8pm) Sky Sports (League Cup)

Saturday 8 February – Birmingham v Newcastle (5.45pm) BBC1 and BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Saturday 15 February – Man City v Newcastle (3pm)