Alan Shearer choice of player perfectly sums up what happened at the Amex Stadium | OneFootball

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.

The NUFC legend including one player who was key to the outcome of the Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 match.

As Newcastle United were clearly the better team but needed a late equaliser to get even a point.

The player Alan Shearer selects from the game at the Amex Stadium perfectly summing up the story of the match…

The Alan Shearer Premier League team of the week:

Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) “Made several brilliant stops before eventually being beaten by Alexander Isak’s late penalty.”

Illia Zabarnyi (AFC Bournemouth) “His terrific partnership alongside Dean Huijsen was evident once again as they kept a strong Arsenal attack quiet.”

Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth) “Was outstanding at both ends of the pitch, heading in the equaliser to set Bournemouth on their way to a first-ever win at Arsenal.”

Josko Gvardiol (Man City) “An excellent performance from the centre-back as he capped off a dominant display with a clean sheet and a brilliant goalline clearance.”

Romeo Lavia (Chelsea) “He controlled the midfield superbly against Liverpool and showed his class on the ball. It makes you wonder where Chelsea would be if the Belgian had been available all season.”

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) “Relishing his role as captain this season, Fernandez opened the scoring against the newly-crowned champions and was impressive throughout.”

Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) “Tielemans was the best player on the pitch at Villa Park, scoring the winning goal that was vital for his side’s hopes of securing Champions League football next season.”

Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) “Produced a trademark quality strike to give City a narrow victory. Is he really going to leave the Premier League at the end of the season?”

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) “Looked back to his very best. Kept his cool to score from the spot and wrap up a memorable win.”

Jamie Vardy (Leicester) “Too hot to handle for Southampton. Showed his trademark predatory instincts to score his 199th goal for Leicester in what has been an incredible career for the Foxes.”

Kevin Schade (Brentford) “He made the difference, scoring a brilliant brace to help Brentford edge a seven-goal thriller and boost their European hopes.”

Manager: Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth) “To go to Emirates Stadium and play in the manner they did is beyond impressive. Bournemouth fans will remember this famous win for years to come.”

Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 – Sunday 4 May 2025 2pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 89 pen

Brighton

Minteh 28

Possession was Newcastle 54% Brighton 46%

Total shots were Newcastle 13 Ipswich 5

Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Brighton 2

Corners were Newcastle 4 Brighton 1

Touches in the box Newcastle 32 Brighton 17

Newcastle team v Brighton:

Pope, Trippier (Krafth 97), Schar (Botman 97), Burn, Livramento, Willock (Wilson 74), Tonali, Bruno, Barnes, Isak, Murphy (Gordon 56)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave

(Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)