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Deeney's team of the week gives Aston Villa and Bournemouth the spotlight

Errol MayfieldPublished 12m ago2 min readBased on 3 sources
Deeney's team of the week gives Aston Villa and Bournemouth the spotlight
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BBC pundit Troy Deeney has picked his team of the week, and Aston Villa and Bournemouth have the most players in it.

Deeney chooses a starting XI and a manager of the week after every round of Premier League matches. His latest selection was published on 25 October in a BBC Sport article. It is his personal pick, not an official award, so it reflects one pundit's view of the weekend's football.

Villa's contribution starts in goal, where Deeney names Zion Suzuki. Matty Cash, a full-back, and Ezri Konsa, a centre-half, also make the side. Bournemouth come close behind with three players: James Hill, Adrien Truffert and Marcus Tavernier.

Tavernier is picked as the No. 10. That is the number traditionally given to the creative player who sits just behind the main striker, linking the midfield to the front line. Deeney's side is completed by Shea Charles of Fulham and Nico Gonzalez of Newcastle United.

For casual fans, the appeal of a list like this is simple. It gives a quick snapshot of which players caught the eye in a single round, and it can spark arguments over who was left out. Those debates are a big part of the fun, and a team of the week never settles them for good.

The next round will bring a fresh selection, and every name on this list will be measured against new performances.