Alan Shearer explains selection of this Newcastle United star

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·11 November 2024

Alan Shearer explains selection of this Newcastle United star

Alan Shearer has chosen the eleven 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.

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As Newcastle United put in an excellent performance and picked up a deserved win over Nottingham Forest.

The Alan Shearer Premier League team of the week:

Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool) “Made two excellent first-half saves and once again proved he is an able deputy for Alisson.”

Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) “Is forming an outstanding partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk, with the pair keeping Ollie Watkins quiet on Saturday night.”

Joachim Andersen (Fulham) “Produced a sensational goalline clearance as he marked his return to Crystal Palace with a commanding display.”

Craig Dawson (Wolves) “An absolute rock at the back for Wolves, contributing to a first clean sheet of the season for Gary O’Neil’s side.”

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) “Is enjoying a breakthrough season for Brentford, scoring his first Premier League goal in the thrilling 3-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth.”

Carlos Baleba (Brighton) “The Brighton midfielder’s energy and aggression totally changed the game when he was brought on against Manchester City at half-time.”

Joelinton (Newcastle) “Another towering performance, getting on the scoresheet as Newcastle made it back-to back victories.”

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) “Once again delivered for Liverpool, with another goal and an assist. Has been incredible so far this season.”

Matheus Cunha (Wolves) “The Brazilian stepped up when his team really needed him, providing an assist before scoring a sensational goal as Wolves claimed their first win of the season.”

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) “He’s developing into a top striker, with his two goals crucial in Brentford’s turnaround success.”

Liam Delap (Ipswich) “Got a goal and an assist and also held the ball up brilliantly to relieve pressure, often against two centre-backs. A complete centre-forward’s performance.”

Manager: Kieran McKenna (Ipswich) “What a way to get your first win of the season! His side showed real quality to go two goals up, and then great determination at 2-1 to deny Spurs an equaliser.”

Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 3 – Sunday 10 November 2pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 54, Joelinton 72, Barnes 83

Forest:

Murillo 21

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Newcastle 56% (60%) Forest 44% (40%)

Total shots were Newcastle 17 (7) Forest 9 (3)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (2) Forest 3 (1)

Corners were Newcastle 5 (4) Forest 4 (2)