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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 who played pivotal roles at Portman Road.

As Newcastle United put in an excellent performance and picked up a deserved 4-0 win over Ipswich.

The Alan Shearer Premier League team of the week:

Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) “Kept another clean sheet and made a great save in Forest’s superb victory at Brentford.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) “Produced another crossing and passing masterclass. I would love to be on the end of his crosses!”

Murillo (Nottingham Forest) “Solid all afternoon as Forest shut out a Brentford team who have scored the most home goals this season.”

Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth) “Another impressive display from the 19-year-old, topped off with an excellent headed goal against Man Utd.”

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) “Another goal and an assist in an excellent afternoon for Newcastle.”

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) “Didn’t stop running from the first minute to the last and capped off an incredible showing with a goal and an assist.”

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) “What an outstanding performance against his former club Manchester City! Scored one goal and set up the other to win the match for Villa.”

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) “Simply on fire. Two goals, two assists. He is spearheading Liverpool’s bid for the title this season.”

Alexander Isak (Newcastle) “Hat-trick hero! Took all three of his goals so well and tore Ipswich apart.”

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) “It’s amazing what goals can do for confidence. An excellent week for Jesus where he reminded everyone what he can do, with five goals across his two matches against Palace.”

Luis Diaz (Liverpool) “Two goals and a great all-round performance. Even in an unfamiliar role up front, Diaz was too hot for Spurs to handle.”

Manager: Arne Slot (Liverpool) “Had all the answers against Spurs. What an unbelievable job he’s done at Liverpool so far.”

Ipswich 0 Newcastle 4 – Saturday 21 December 3pm

Newcastle United:

Isak 1, 45+2, 50, Murphy 32

Ipswich:

(In brackets the half-time stats)

Possession was Newcastle 59% (52%) Ipswich 41% (48%)

Total shots were Newcastle 15 (10) Ipswich 10 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 7 (5) Ipswich 2 (1)

Corners were Newcastle 1 (0) Ipswich 2 (1)

Touches in the box Newcastle 35 (20) Ipswich 20 (10)

Dubravka, Livramento (Trippier 64), Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Bruno (Miley 80), Willock (Longstaff 64), Murphy (Barnes 64), Isak (Almiron 73), Gordon

Unused Subs:

Vlachodimos, Targett, Osula, Kelly

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Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon

Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Week commencing Monday 6 January – Arsenal v Newcastle TBC

Sunday 12 January – Newcastle v Bromley (3pm) BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Week commencing Monday 3 February – Newcastle v Arsenal TBC