Troy Deeney has picked his best 12 performers from the top tier action.
The Premier League team of the weekend (and manager) that have most impressed him.
Included in his dozen choices are three from Newcastle United.
This NUFC trio significantly contributing to a great away win in London.
Newcastle United deservedly taking all three points at Tottenham.
Troy Deeney explains why he has chosen Anthony Elanga and Yoane for his Premier League team of the week (AND Matthias Jaissle as Manager of the week) then the full eleven (twelve) are listed below:
Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United): “I had to shoehorn him in because ultimately he’s been great through the middle, but the two strikers have actually scored more and played better than him. But Wissa’s a massive part of why Newcastle have done well, although he’s not being talked about enough in terms of the application that he puts in. So much so, that Woltemade could be sold. That’s how much of a good job Wissa has done.”
It is now two Premier League weeks in a row that Troy Deeney has selected Anthony Elanga.
The former Forest winger seeing his goal and overall contribution in the Liverpool match also catch the BBC Sport pundit’s eye.
Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United): “Back-to-back weeks, another great goal, another great performance. Just looks like he’s had another lease of life under this manager. And I wonder whether we’re going to see the Elanga that we saw at Nottingham Forest, just terrorising defences with that pace. But also, before he even gets there, they’re just worried about what he can do.”
Even better, great to see our new Manager getting the acclaim he deserves.
Very early days of course but two wins and a (lucky for Liverpool) draw has been a brilliant first week of Newcastle United competitive action for the new NUFC boss, in the most demanding of circumstances.
Interesting this from Troy Deeney…
Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle United): “What a start to the season he’s had. Also, the demeanour he gives off is young Jose Mourinho vibes. Very Jose at Porto, without saying he’s the Special One. Calm, confident, a little bit arrogant at times, but also just looks like you want to play for him. Looks like he knows what he’s talking about.”
Troy Deeney Premier League team of the week:
Konstantinos Tzolakis (Hull City)
Semi Ajayi (Hull City)
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
James Tarkowski (Everton)
James McAtee (Nottingham Forest)
Bruno Fernandes (Man U)
Rayan Cherki (Man City)
Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
Erling Haaland (Man City)
Manager:
Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle United)