Who Secured Their Place on Troy’s Premier League Team of the Week?

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Troy Deeney, the BBCs premier league pundit, has once again selected his team and manager of the week following each round of Premier League matches this season. Here are his picks for this current week:

Alphonse Areola (West Ham): A standout performance in West Ham’s victory over Arsenal caught Deeneys attention. Despite Arsenal being a subject of much debate, particularly regarding their striker shortage, Deeney highlighted how well West Ham played against them.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham): Since leaving Manchester United, Aaron has thrived with his confidence and skills returning to full form. His performance against Arsenal demonstrated solid defensive work while also contributing offensively. This marks a great return to form for the West Ham defender.

Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool): This is Deeney’s first time selecting Ibrahim in his team of the week after an outstanding display at Manchester City, where he was described as a “beast” and “monster.” Despite Van Dijk being exceptional that day, Deeney recognized Konates commanding presence and defensive organization.

Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace): Munoz’s performance in Crystal Palace’s 2-0 victory over Fulham has been nothing short of excellent. He also provided a solid contribution against the strong Fulham team, helping maintain their unbeaten record for four consecutive games.

Djed Spence (Tottenham): Deeney noted that Djeds consistent performance throughout Tottenham’s tough weeks stood out during this period. His ability to perform under pressure and along with Archie Gray is highlighted as a positive sign in the Spurs squad, especially following numerous player absences.

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton): Hinshelwoods reliability has been recognized by Deeney despite Brighton’s tough recent performances. His maturity on the field and continued excellence over several weeks warranted his selection for this week.

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford): In the win against Leicester, Mikkel demonstrated his skills with multiple assists while keeping possession well. Despite playing a team often criticized, Deeney praised Damsgaard’s performance and ability to drive play forward.

Lewis Miley (Newcastle): Deemphasizing recent losses, Lewis coming-of-age moment was celebrated by Deeney in this selection. His maturity under pressure and effective performances over several games earned him the title of Player of the Weekend. He showed poise even with mistakes and continued to contribute positively.

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford): With potential transfer rumors surrounding Mohamed Salah, Bryan is seen as a valuable asset for Brentford who should aim to retain his services. His improved performance suggests he might possess another gear in his playing style which could elevate any team significantly.

Brennan Johnson (Tottenham): Deeney highlighted Brennans recent return with two impressive goals, essential for Tottenham’s attacking potential and goal threat. The presence of such a strong forward has improved Spurs’ performance overall.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace): In this weeks selection, Jean-Philippe demonstrated his consistency in both attack and defense as well as providing an assist at Fulham. His ability to step up when needed is praised by Deeney.

Eddie Howe (Newcastle): Eddies tactical adjustments after the disappointing defeat against Brentford were key, according to Deeney. He credits Eddie for leading his team through a strong 13-game unbeaten run across all competitions and orchestrating Newcastle’s ascent towards potential top-four contention.

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