Troy Deeney explains why he has chosen this Newcastle United star


 
 
 
 
 
 

Troy Deeney has picked his best performers from the weekend’s action.

The Premier League team of the week (and manager) that have most impressed him.

Included in his choices is one from Newcastle United.

This NUFC individual just one of many who contributed to an excellent team performance that deserved at least a point against Manchester City.

Troy Deeney explains why he has picked out Sandro Tonali for his Premier League team of the week and then the full eleven (twelve) are listed below:

“I’m going for a little wildcard here.

“I think he’s one of those people who’s obviously made a mistake, but he’s so naturally gifted as an athlete he’s been able to come back in to the Newcastle side like he hasn’t left.

“I know he’s had a couple of games off the bench, but he covered a lot of ground, he got after the Manchester City players and made sure Newcastle were on the front foot.”

I thought Sandro Tonali was very good on Saturday but I must admit that even better, were the likes of Lewis Hall, Dan Burn and Anthony Gordon.

Troy Deeney Premier League team of the week:

Mads Hermansen (Leicester City)

Justin James (Leicester City)

Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)

Joachim Andersen (Fulham)

Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City)

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth)

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

Dwight McNeil (Everton)

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)

Manager of the week:

Sean Dyche (Everton)

Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Saturday 28 September 12.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Gordon 58 pen

Man City:

Gvardiol 35

Possession was Newcastle 38% Man City 62%

Total shots were Newcastle 11 Man City 16

Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Man City 6

Corners were Newcastle 5 Man City 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 25 Man City 39

Newcastle United team v Man City:

Pope, Trippier (Livramento 78), Schar, Burn, Hall, Joelinton, Bruno, Tonali (Longstaff 77), Barnes (Willock 76), Gordon, Jacob Murphy

SUBS:

Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Alex Murphy

(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Manchester City draw – Read HERE)

(Anthony Gordon gets very emotional about support shown to him by Newcastle United fans – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Honours even, a fair result and this was my man of the match – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed so far to end of November:

Tuesday 1 October 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (To be played at St James’ Park)

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

W/C Monday 28 October – AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle v Chelsea

Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle