Troy Deeney picks out these two from Newcastle United | OneFootball

Troy Deeney has picked his best 11 performers on the pitch from the weekend’s action.

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

Included in his dozen choices are two from Newcastle United.

I can’t disagree.

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

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle):

“Since he has come back from his ban, the Italian has been frightening.

“He has been looking like one of the best midfielders in European football.

“He has everything to his game – he can run, can score, can tackle and his run and finish for the goal was excellent against Manchester United.”

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle):

“Everyone saw how well he did.

“He stepped up for Newcastle with Anthony Gordon being out.

“Two good goals, really dynamic, driving past people. Goals always change games and Barnes was excellent.”

Can’t disagree with that.

As Newcastle United fans, we all know just how good Sandro Tonali has been this season. Now the rest of football is finally beginning to catch up on that fact. Scoring goals like he has done against Man U and Brentford, on top of his superb all-round game, doing no harm in getting this belated outside acclaim Tonali deserves.

As for Harvey Barnes, he is simply a goals machine. Now showing the benefit of getting a rare run in the first team and he has played a full part in this current run of five wins in a row.

Troy Deeney Premier League team (and manager) of the week:

Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth)

Ben Johnston (Ipswich)

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

James Tarkowski (Everton)

Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves)

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Tyler Adams (Bournemouth)

Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

Joao Pedro (Brighton)

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Pep Guardiola (Man City)

Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – Sunday 13 April 2025 4.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Tonali 24, Barnes 49,64, Bruno 77

Garnacho 37

(In brackets the half-time stats)

Possession was Newcastle 48% (47%) Man U 52% (51%)

Total shots were Newcastle 12 (7) Man U 9 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (2) Man U 5 (3)

Corners were Newcastle 7 (5) Man U 2 (1)

Touches in the box Newcastle 37 (18) Man U 12 (7)

Newcastle United team v Manchester United:

Pope, Trippier (Krafth 78), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Longstaff 85), Tonali, Bruno (Miley 85), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 78), Murphy (Gordon 78)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Targett, Osula, Neave

(Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – Match ratings and comments on all the NUFC players – Read HERE)