Troy Deeney picks Ramsdale, Szoboszlai, Mavropanos
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- Aaron Ramsdale was praised for his saves, ball‑collection and ability to play out from the back in Newcastle’s win over Chelsea.
- Dominik Szoboszlai earned the nod for a special free‑kick and his comfortable, forward‑going play at right‑back, being called the best player on the pitch.
- William Saliba was described as a "Rolls Royce" and calming influence for always being in the right position for Arsenal.
- Konstantinos Mavropanos was highlighted for his defensive bravery against Manchester City, blocking Haaland’s shot and scoring West Ham’s only goal.
- Jaka Bijol was noted for organizing Leeds after they went down to ten men, heading every ball and staying aggressive despite a yellow card.
- Joe Willock was commended for his energy, unselfish assist for Gordon and matching the level of £200 m‑worth of opposition talent.
- Eddie Howe was praised for rotating his squad, keeping Newcastle fresh and securing a win that keeps their European hopes alive.
Why it matters: Deeney’s selections put a spotlight on the players he deems pivotal, giving them extra recognition while reinforcing Newcastle’s claim to a European spot after their win over Chelsea; the praise also underscores the defensive grit of Mavropanos and the creative spark of Szoboszlai.
