Bournemouth supply four of Deeney’s Premier League XI — SkimNews
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- Aston Villa supplied three starters in Zion Suzuki, Matty Cash and Nicolas Jackson. Jackson scored twice against Man City and has seven goals this season, four in the Premier League; Suzuki made big saves and started counterattacks despite Haaland scoring, while Cash repeatedly recovered when Man City went down his side.
- Bournemouth supplied four starters—James Hill, Adrien Truffert, Marcus Tavernier and Rayan—after beating Sunderland, AC Milan and Man Utd in eight days. The side scored eight goals without conceding; Tavernier scored against United, Rayan also scored against United, and Truffert contributed assists and defensive work.
- Arsenal supplied Ezri Konsa, who was paired with James Hill in defense. Both were praised for their solidity and ability to play out from the back, with Konsa’s goal earning him extra recognition.
- Fulham supplied Shea Charles after a clean sheet at Coventry. Since his move from Southampton and subsequent regular selection, Fulham had begun picking up results, despite Deeney describing the side as sometimes “lacklustre.”
- Newcastle supplied Nico Gonzalez, whom Deeney said might be the club’s best signing. Gonzalez was praised for exceptional control through one- and two-touch play that helped Newcastle control the game.
- Tottenham supplied Mathys Tel after his performance against Chelsea showed Spurs what they had seen in him—pace, power and hard work—capped by an “unbelievable goal.”
- Marco Rose was named manager of the week after Bournemouth’s three big wins in eight days. Deeney credited his composure following Andoni Iraola’s difficult first 10 games in charge.
Why it matters: The picks underline that Bournemouth’s rise was collective: four starters and Marco Rose were selected after eight goals were scored and none conceded in three wins. Deeney also credited Truffert’s attacking and defensive work while pushing Manchester United’s crisis talk into the background.
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