Troy Deeney has revealed his Premier League team of the week after the latest round of matches, but which players made the cut?
The former Watford striker has been sharing his selections with AS throughout the season, and his latest team of the week has sparked some debate among football fans.
Key moments
According to AS, Deeney’s team of the week includes players from top-flight clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
The team features Erling Haaland, who scored a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 6-3 win over Nottingham Forest, as well as Mohamed Salah, who netted a crucial goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Bournemouth.
Deeney has also included Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, who scored a stunning solo goal in the Blues’ 2-1 win over Fulham.
Other players to make the cut include Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, who scored a crucial goal in the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over Tottenham, and Leicester City’s James Maddison, who scored a beautiful free-kick in the Foxes’ 2-1 win over West Ham.
Reaction
Deeney’s team of the week has sparked some debate among football fans, with some questioning his selection of certain players.
However, the former Watford striker has defended his choices, saying: “I’ve tried to pick players who have performed consistently throughout the season, rather than just selecting players who have had one good game.”
Deeney’s team of the week is not just about individual performances, however. It’s also about the impact that players have on their teams.
For example, Haaland’s hat-trick against Nottingham Forest not only earned him a place in Deeney’s team of the week, but also helped Manchester City move closer to the top of the Premier League table.
Similarly, Salah’s goal against Bournemouth was crucial in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory, and helped the Reds move up to second place in the table.
Up next
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, kick-off 4:30pm BST.
References
- AS
