Alan Shearer picks out Newcastle United star for special praise

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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 one who played a pivotal role at St James’ Park against Sheffield United.

The Alan Shearer Premier League team of the week:

Arijanet Muric (Burnley)

“Made three big saves that kept Burnley in the game and ensured their hopes of securing safety are still alive. Another great performance.”

James Tarkowski (Everton)

“Nothing got past him. He was the main man in a brick wall that allowed Everton to register a third consecutive clean sheet.”

Josko Gvardiol (Man City)

“Scored the opener and had an impressive display at both ends of the pitch, including a crucial goalline clearance that kept Man City ahead.”

Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth)

“A very solid game. The winger-turned-full-back was immense, showing dedication to get onto a pass and pick out Enes Unal, who headed home Bournemouth’s second goal.”

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

“Unplayable at times. Assisted the first goal and did very well to score the Gunners’ second, taking on Ben Davies before calmly slotting the ball past Guglielmo Vicario.”

Idrissa Gueye (Everton)

“The midfielder scored the winner to guarantee the Toffees’ Premier League status for another season.”

Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)

“Provided a much-needed jolt of energy into the midfield, supplying an assist and then scoring the all-important equaliser to secure a point.”

Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)

“The creative hub. De Bruyne was the best player on the pitch, assisting both goals, including a lovely threaded pass through to Erling Haaland that sealed the victory.”

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

“Returned from injury as West Ham’s main driving force to open the scoring before playing a key role in the Hammers’ equaliser, with a lovely curling cross for Michail Antonio to head home.”

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

“He is in red-hot form. Netted two goals to take his tally to 19 in the league and is a firm contender for this season’s Golden Boot. Two confident and well-struck finishes – one coming from the penalty spot.”

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

“Another wonderful performance, often dropping deep to link play and bringing his wingers into action as he assisted Saka. He also scored the third goal which ultimately ended up being the winner.”

Manager: Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)

“Secured back-to-back wins for Bournemouth and looking to end the season on a very good run of form, with the Cherries now in the top half of the table.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle United 5 Sheffield United 1 – Saturday 27 April 3pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 26 61 pen, Bruno 54, OG 65, Wilson 72

Sheffield United:

Ahmedhodzic 5

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Sheff Utd 41% (42%) Newcastle 59% (58%)

Total shots were Sheff Utd 14 (10) Newcastle 20 (10)

Shots on target were Sheff Utd 5 (3) Newcastle 7 (2)

Corners were Sheff Utd 5 (4) Newcastle 4 (1)

Referee: Tony Harrington

Newcastle team v Crystal Palace:

Dubravka, Livramento, Schar (Krafth 46), Burn, Hall (A Murphy 82), Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson (Wilson 66), J Murphy (Barnes 66), Gordon (Ritchie 82), Isak

Unused subs:

Karius, Dummett, White, Parkinson

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Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:

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

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

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)

(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)