The Mag
·8 avril 2025
Alan Shearer explains selection of this Newcastle United duo

The Mag
·8 avril 2025
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 Leicester 0 Newcastle 3 match.
As Newcastle United strolled to the three points.
Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) “He played a big part in Crystal Palace’s win over Brighton, making several important saves.”
Tino Livramento (Newcastle) “Outstanding. Solid at the back and really added to Newcastle’s attacking play.”
Calvin Bassey (Fulham) “A rock-solid display from the Fulham centre-back, playing a key role in the shock win against leaders Liverpool.”
Antonee Robinson (Fulham) “What a season he is having! Robinson didn’t give Mohamed Salah a kick all game.”
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) “Excellent up-and-down the right flank, and scored the winning goal. Another impressive performance.”
Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) “His two early goals at Leicester added to what is already a wonderful season, having cemented his position in the Newcastle team.”
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) “Produced a standout performance against Nottingham Forest to push Aston Villa right into the UEFA Champions League mix. He carried on his superb campaign.”
Brennan Johnson (Spurs) “He delivered when Ange Postecoglou really needed it. His two well-taken goals sunk Southampton.”
Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) “The Fulham forward gave Van Dijk and Liverpool’s backline a torrid afternoon.”
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) “He once again led the line superbly. Capped off a memorable day for Palace with a wonderful goal.”
Evanilson (AFC Bournemouth) “Added two more goals to his tally. What a fantastic signing he has been for Bournemouth.”
Leicester 0 Newcastle 3 – Monday 7 April 8pm
Newcastle United:
Murphy 2, 11 Barnes 34
Leicester:
Possession was Newcastle 42% Leicester 58%
Total shots were Newcastle 16 Leicester 7
Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Leicester 2
Corners were Newcastle 2 Leicester 12
Touches in the box Newcastle 23 Leicester 16
Newcastle team v Leicester:
Pope, Trippier (Krafth 87), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Miley 65), Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 65), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 72), Murphy (Osula 72)
Dubravka, Ruddy, Targett, Neave