Troy Deeney not the most observant but picks out this Newcastle United player | OneFootball

Troy Deeney has picked his best 12 performers from the weekend action.

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

Included in his dozen choices is one from Newcastle United.

This NUFC player with quality performance in the 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth.

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

Sven Botman (Newcastle United):

“I was at Newcastle’s game against Barcelona and Botman looked frustrated and a bit disenfranchised when he didn’t come on.

“However, to get a start in the next game, play 90 minutes, and get a clean sheet with the amount of injuries he’s had was a massive show of character.

“He’s Newcastle’s best centre-half, he just struggles to stay fit.”

No arguments from me on this Troy Deeney selection.

We all know how good the Dutch defender is and Botman was one of the key members of the best and tightest Premier League defence in his first Newcastle United season, back in 2022/23.

After a couple of seasons blighted by injury and fitness issues, Sven Botman will be a massive asset for Eddie Howe across the next eight months.

Troy Deeney not exactly the most observant though, as of course on Thursday Eddie Howe did bring Sven Botman on against Barcelona, replacing Kieran Trippier with a quarter of an hour to go.

Troy Deeney Premier League team of the week:

Martin Dubravka (Burnley): He’s really coming into his own. If Burnley are to stay up it will be because of him. Made four or five excellent good saves to keep them in the game against Nottingham Forest and help them earn what could be an important point.

Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)

Sven Botman (Newcastle United)

Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest)

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Anton Stach (Leeds)

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Bournemouth 0 Newcastle 0 – Sunday 21 September 2025 2pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Bournemouth:

Possession was Newcastle 44% Bournemouth 56%

Total shots were Newcastle 4 Bournemouth 11

Shots on target were Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 2

Corners were Newcastle 2 Bournemouth 5

Touches in the box Newcastle 18 Bournemouth 16

Newcastle team v Bournemouth:

Pope, Livramento, Thiaw (Lascelles 84), Botman, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Miley, Willock (Barnes 62), Woltemade (Osula 84), Murphy (Elandga 62)

Unused subs:

Ramsdale, Trippier, Joelinton, Krafth, Bruno

(Bournemouth 0 Newcastle 0 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Bournemouth 0 Newcastle 0 – A great point and (defensive!) performance from United – Read HERE)

Newcastle United fixtures definitely confirmed dates and times (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

Wednesday 24 September – Newcastle v Bradford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Sunday 28 September– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 1st October: Union SG vs Newcastle United (5.45pm)