Alan Shearer has selected a Newcastle United quartet in his Premier League team of the week following the club's impressive away victory. The former striker turned pundit included three players and manager Matthias Jaissle after the Magpies' 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 29 August 2026.
Alan Shearer has chosen the eleven players (and manager) who most impressed him in this past weekend's round of matches in the top tier. The result lifted Newcastle to 7th in the Premier League table with four points from their opening two matches, sitting just two points behind leaders Manchester City. The team has scored four goals and conceded two so far this season.
Shearer's selections from the Newcastle side were defender Amar Dedic, left-back Lewis Hall, and forward Yoane Wissa. Making it a Newcastle United quartet, Alan Shearer also picked out Matthias Jaissle as his choice of manager. The recognition comes after a disciplined performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where goals from Anthony Elanga and Wissa secured the three points.
Elanga opened the scoring in the 62nd minute before Wissa doubled the advantage ten minutes later. Despite having only 43% possession and two shots on target compared to Tottenham's six, Newcastle's clinical edge proved decisive. The team managed 21 touches in the opposition box and won seven corners during the 5:30pm kick-off.
Manager Matthias Jaissle set up his team to absorb pressure and counter effectively. The starting lineup featured Marek Hornicek in goal, a back four of Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, and Hall. The midfield trio consisted of Lewis Miley, Maximo Gonzalez, and Joe Willock, supporting an attacking line of Elanga, Harvey Barnes, and Wissa.
Jaissle made strategic substitutions as the game progressed. Gonzalez and Willock were replaced by Jens Woltemade and Thomas Steur in the 71st minute. Elanga and Wissa made way for Jacob Murphy and Aaron Ramsey eight minutes from time, while Barnes was substituted for Ibrahima Toure in added time. Unused substitutes included Matthias Jaouen, Fabian Schar, Brandon Bamba, and Omer Shahar.
Newcastle's current standings position is built on a win and a draw, with a positive goal difference. The squad faces injury absences affecting selection, with Dan Burn, Joelinton, and William Osula currently sidelined according to the club's injuries list.
The team now prepares for an away trip to face Leeds United on 14 September 2026. Leeds currently sit 9th in the table, setting up another challenging Premier League encounter. Fans can view the full schedule on the club's fixtures page.
This performance and subsequent recognition from a club legend like Shearer provides a significant boost. The Mag Podcast released its third episode titled 'Spurs Away, David Hopkinson's Vision and Newcastle United's Carabao Cup Hopes', featuring hosts Jamie, Simon, and Hutch discussing the result. Newcastle United's next match at Elland Road kicks off at 3pm on 14 September.
