Alan Shearer explains the selection of this Newcastle United duo | OneFootball

Alan Shearer has chosen the eleven players who most impressed him in this latest round of matches in the top tier.

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

The NUFC legend including two players who were key to the outcome of the Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 match.

As Newcastle United picked up what could prove to be a key three points.

Mark Flekken (Brentford) “Made some big saves late on as Brentford held on to beat Ipswich Town and boost their hopes of European football next season.”

Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) “A constant threat down the right for Crystal Palace, hitting the crossbar before setting up Eze’s opener.”

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) “Such an assured display, keeping the Spurs attack quiet while also initiating Palace’s attacks from the back.”

Dan Burn (Newcastle) “A rock again at the heart of the Newcastle defence and popped up with an assist in a huge win over Chelsea in the fight for Champions League spots.”

Mats Wieffer (Brighton) “Is adapting well to his new full-back role, winning several duels, with one leading to him being fouled by Matheus Cunha to win the penalty converted by Danny Welbeck.”

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) “Made a terrific run from midfield to get on the scoresheet to cap another impressive performance.”

Tomas Soucek (West Ham) “Showed his predatory instincts to tap in for the opener and send West Ham on their way to a first league win at Old Trafford since 2007.”

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) “Was involved in both of Nottingham Forest’s goals, heading in the first before producing a sensational cross for Chris Wood to score.”

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) “He was on fire at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, scoring two more goals. He looks unstoppable at the moment.”

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) “Scored a huge goal in the top-five race to become Aston Villa’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League.”

Beto (Everton) “Led the line superbly for Everton and got his goal in a terrific victory at Fulham.”

Manager: Unai Emery (Aston Villa) “Cleverly changed his tactics without the injured Youri Tielemans, going long to bypass AFC Bournemouth’s press, to gain a huge win in the top-five race.”

Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 – Sunday 11 May 12pm

Newcastle United:

Tonali 2, Bruno 90

Chelsea:

Jackson red card 35

Possession was Newcastle 45% Chelsea 55%

Total shots were Newcastle 15 Chelsea 10

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Chelsea 3

Corners were Newcastle 2 Chelsea 8

Touches in the box Newcastle 39 Chelsea 22

Newcastle United team v Chelsea:

Pope, Botman (Miley 55), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Gordon (Krafth 65), Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 94), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 94), Murphy

Subs:

Dubravka, Lascelles, Osula, Neave, Ruddy

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