Alan Shearer explains selection of 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 3 Ipswich 0 match.

As Newcastle United dominated to get the three points.

Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) “Made a few great saves and kept a clean sheet that was vital for Chelsea’s hopes of UEFA Champions League football next season.”

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle) “Is really finding his form, providing two assists as Newcastle boosted their prospects of a top-five finish.”

Carlos Baleba (Brighton) “Playing in a less familiar role at centre-back, Baleba slotted in seamlessly and capped off his display with a sensational stoppage-time winner.”

Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) “Popped up in the right place at the right time to score a last-gasp winner. Is really stepping up for Fulham of late.”

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) “What a season he is having! Another spectacular goal and controlled the game superbly.”

Yasin Ayari (Brighton) “Opened his Premier League account with a stunning strike as the Swede continues to impress in his breakout season.”

Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves) “Another strong performance down the left flank from the Algerian, who provided the assist for Cunha’s opener.”

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) “Supplied two assists and was part of a Liverpool midfield that was dominant in the big win over Spurs.”

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) “Simply sublime! Got his customary goal as he edges closer to the record for goal involvements in any Premier League season.”

Matheus Cunha (Wolves) “Wolves’ main man delivered one again, with a goal and two assists. The Brazilian is such an exciting forward to watch.”

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) “Won the penalty that Alexander Isak converted to open the scoring and was a constant menace for the Ipswich defence.”

Manager: Arne Slot (Liverpool) “Who else could it be! Has done an incredible job in his first season to win the league with four matches remaining.”

Newcastle 3 Ipswich 0 – Saturday 26 April 2025 3pm

Newcastle United:

Isak 45+4, Burn 56, Osula 80

Ipswich

Johnson red card 37

Possession was Newcastle 78% Ipswich 22%

Total shots were Newcastle 25 Ipswich 4

Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Ipswich 0

Corners were Newcastle 11 Ipswich 2

Touches in the box Newcastle 66 Ipswich 6

Newcastle team v Ipswich:

Pope, Trippier, Schar (Botman 83), Burn, Livramento, Willock (Miley 67), Tonali, Bruno, Barnes (Wilson 77), Isak (Osula 77), Murphy (Gordon 67)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Ruddy, Krafth, Longstaff

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