Alan Shearer explains his selection of this Newcastle United pair

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Alan Shearer has chosen the eleven players who most impressed him this past weekend in the top tier.

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

The NUFC legend including two who played pivotal roles at St James’ Park against Tottenham.

The Alan Shearer Premier League team of the week:

Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)

“Made some stunning reaction saves to preserve his clean sheet. Liverpool will still be wondering how he kept some of those shots out.”

Diego Carlos (Aston Villa)

“Another player who frustrated some top attacking players who are chasing the title. He didn’t put a foot wrong in Aston Villa’s outstanding win at Arsenal.”

Fabian Schar (Newcastle)

“A goal and a superb performance. He kept Son Heung-min quiet all afternoon.”

Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)

“Subdued Mohamed Salah. Even when the Egyptian seemed certain to score at close range, Mitchell appeared out of nowhere to block his shot. He capped off a fine display with an assist for the decisive goal.”

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

“Absolutely outstanding. Rarely lost the ball and disrupted Liverpool on so many occasions. He ran the midfield at Anfield.”

Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)

“His team may be inconsistent but Fernandes is in good form, and he was on hand again to get them a result by scoring two goals.”

Andreas Pereira (Fulham)

“He made the difference, scoring both goals in Fulham’s win at West Ham United.”

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

“Wow! Four goals, enough said. What an incredible season he is having.”

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

“Looks like a completely different player under Gary O’Neil. He showed outstanding skill and a great finish for the first goal, and good striker’s instincts for the second.”

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

“What a sensational season for Isak! He left Micky van de Ven on the floor for the first goal and then left him behind for his second.”

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

“Liverpool didn’t know how to stop him. Brilliant composure for his goal and he caused havoc for their backline throughout the match.”

Manager: Unai Emery (Aston Villa)

“What a statement victory against his former club. Emery delivered an absolute masterclass.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Saturday 13 April 12.30pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 30, 51, Gordon 32, Schar 87

Tottenham:

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Tottenham 73% (66%) Newcastle 27% (34%)

Total shots were Tottenham 11 (5) Newcastle 18 (10)

Shots on target were Tottenham 2 (1) Newcastle 5 (2)

Corners were Tottenham 3 (1) Newcastle 16 (10)

Referee: Tim Robinson

Newcastle team v Tottenham:

Dubravka, J Murphy (Livramento 78), Krafth, Schar (Dummett 90+3), Burn, Longstaff, Bruno (White 90+3), Anderson (Ritchie 89), Gordon, Barnes (Hall 88), Isak

Unused subs:

Karius, Gillespie, A Murphy, Parkinson

(Match Report – Tottenham Hotspur, it’s happening again – Read HERE)

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(Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Can we play you every week(***) – Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Read HERE)

Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:

Wednesday 24 April 2024 – Crystal Palace v Newcastle (8pm)

Saturday 27 April 2024 – Newcastle v Sheff Utd (3pm)

Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)