An interesting selection from this Sky Sports pundit.
Clinton Morrison selecting the Premier League players who most impressed him at the weekend.
The former striker choosing his eleven best.
Amongst his Premier League selection is one who played at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Dan Burn putting in a great shift at the back AND scoring a top quality header from Bruno’s corner.
The Premier League team of the weekend from Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison:
Raya (Arsenal)
Kayode (Brentford)
Hill (Bournemouth)
Van De Ven (Bournemouth)
Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
Damsgaard (Brentford)
Mainoo (Man U)
Gallagher (Tottenham)
Saka (Arsenal)
Gyokeres (Arsenal)
Okafor (Leeds)
Newcastle 3 Brighton 1 – Saturday 2 May 2026 3pm
Match Stats
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Osula 12, Burn 24, Barnes 90+5
Hinshelwood 61
Possession was Newcastle 33% Brighton 67%
Total shots were Newcastle 13 Brighton 13
Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Brighton 4
Corners were Newcastle 2 Brighton 10
Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 24 Brighton 26
Newcastle team v Brighton:
Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno (Ramsey 91), Tonali, Joelinton, Willock (Hall 68), Jacob Murphy (Barnes 68), Osula (Wissa 68)
Unused subs:
Ramsdale, Trippier, Gordon, Elanga, Woltemade