Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United and Martin Odegaard of Arsenal have been recognized in Troy Deeney's Premier League team of the week. Barnes earned a spot for his goal-scoring performance, described as a good finish into the far corner, with Deeney noting his consistent excellence.
Odegaard was praised as a "captain, leader and a massive winner," prompting Deeney to question how the player was ever considered for transfer away from Arsenal. Cody Gakpo of Liverpool also made the team for creating two goals from midfield. Deeney highlighted Gakpo's composure in performing despite hypothetical transfer speculation.
Fulham's Cesar Palacios and Brentford's Vitaly Janelt were recognized for their solid, often unheralded, defensive contributions. Deeney described them as players who "get the job done" and are crucial to watch for those familiar with the game, even if they don't often score.
This selection follows each round of Premier League matches throughout the season, providing Deeney's perspective on the top individual performances.