- William Osula snubbed after Brighton display
- Troy Deeney’s selections questioned
- Newcastle United striker in hot form
Troy Deeney has sparked debate after leaving a Newcastle United player out of his latest BBC Team of the Week, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Following the weekend’s action, Deeney named his usual XI of standout performers, but there was no place for the young William Osula despite a brilliant shift in the 3–1 win against Brighton.
William Osula snubbed in Team of the Week
Osula was one of Newcastle’s brightest performers in the victory, as the Magpies ended their winless run with a 3–1 win over Brighton. The striker’s pace and directness caused constant problems, along with his ability to exploit space in behind.
Crucially, he delivered a standout performance — exactly what Team of the Week selections are built on. Given that impact, his absence from this week’s XI feels like a glaring omission.
Newcastle United star omitted by Deeney
The former Watford forward’s Team of the Week included several standout names from across the Premier League, but none from Newcastle. Deeney’s decision has raised questions, particularly when compared to Osula’s influence on his side’s performance over the weekend.
While the selections are subjective, leaving out a player who directly impacted the result feels difficult to justify, especially when Newcastle have struggled for goals and points in recent weeks and finally found a spark through Osula.
Osula challenging Haaland on goalscoring stat
Newcastle United fans have every right to feel their in-form bagsman has been absolutely robbed, pointing to his display as one of the most exciting of the weekend. Only Erling Haaland has scored more goals per minute in the Premier League this season, but Deeney opted to Nottingham Forest man Taiwo Awoniyi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres instead.
There is also a belief among the Magpies faithful that the young striker will be good enough to lead the line if he maintains this trajectory. Osula has delivered key moments this season, including a dramatic late winner against Manchester United.
With the young striker growing in confidence and now delivering against Brighton, fans are left wondering: if this wasn’t enough to earn a spot in the Team of the Week, what is?
In other news, Newcastle United must move for 89-goal Premier League striker if Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona.
