Deeney Names Premier League Team of the Week — SkimNews
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- Enzo Maresca was named Manager of the Week for getting the job done at Anfield, with Deeney crediting his tactical change of bringing on Jeremy Doku, who "changed the game"
- Rayan Cherki drew Deeney's highest praise, called "the best football player to watch in world football" and "the perfect player for City in this situation"
- Jeremy Doku earned his spot after a goal, an assist, and forcing Ryan Gravenberch's red card, with Deeney saying if he plays like that City will likely win the league and go deep in the Champions League
- Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea including a free-kick, prompting Deeney's quip that he "didn't climb over any of the hoardings and hurt himself" and noting the confidence to take the set piece ahead of Cole Palmer
- Ethan Pinnock made the XI at Coventry after his summer move from Brentford, with Deeney admitting he initially thought the transfer "a dodgy one" but conceding Pinnock has been "excellent" week on week
- James Justin was singled out at Leeds for his transformation, with Deeney saying he can play right wing-back and right centre-back and "doesn't get anywhere near enough credit" after scoring "an unbelievable goal"
Why it matters: Deeney's weekly column doubles as a temperature check on Premier League form, and his selections this round underline Manchester City's depth: three players plus the manager made the cut, anchored by Doku's match-defining cameo at Anfield and Cherki's showreel football.
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