Troy Deeney names his Premier League team of the week

BBC football pundit Troy Deeney has published his Premier League team and manager of the week, with Bernd Leno, Ronald Araujo, Alexis Mac Allister and Liam Delap among those selected for their performances in the latest round of matches.

In goal, Deeney chose Fulham's Leno, crediting him with crucial saves that kept his side in the game, and noting he felt Newcastle should have built a larger lead before Fulham equalised. At the back he picked Liverpool's Araujo, arguing the defender makes the backline look more solid, while calling the injury-time Crystal Palace penalty that cost Liverpool a clean sheet a poor decision. Nottingham Forest's Jair Cunha was included for his danger-sniffing display and goal in the win over Manchester City, a game in which Deeney said Erling Haaland barely had a chance. Leeds United's Tarik Muharemovic and Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele completed the defence, the latter praised for forcing Chelsea wide.

In midfield Deeney selected Aston Villa's Leon Goretzka for his calm and passing in the 4-4 draw at Manchester United, Liverpool's Mac Allister for his energy and importance, Sunderland's Enzo Le Fee for his composure under pressure and invention, and Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for bossing the game against Coventry with a goal and an assist.

Up front, Everton's Thierno Barry was rewarded for two goals against Coventry, and Forest's Delap for two strikes against former club Manchester City and former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, a response to outside pressure that Deeney said showed his confidence returning.

For manager of the week Deeney picked Mikel Arteta, stating simply that Arsenal had just won the Premier League and that his pre-season prediction of a title by 10 points had come true. The column invites supporters to agree or disagree with the selections through the comments form.

Source: BBC Sport