'Love watching this guy ' - Brighton ace makes team of the week dominated by Aston Villa and Man United
By Derren Howard
Published 17th Apr 2023, 11:35 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2023, 12:29 BST
Brighton and Hove Albion’s brilliant winger made Harry Redknapp’s team of the week after their excellent 2-1 win at Chelsea
Brighton were superb against Frank Lampard’s struggling team at Stamford Bridge and fully deserved their 2-1 triumph thanks to goals from Danny Welbeck and a stunner from Julio Enciso. Enciso, 19, may have stole the headlines on the day with his 30-yard belter but it was another top quality Albion player that caught the eye of former West Ham and Tottenham boss Redknapp. The Seagulls star was selected alongside the best performers of the week and made the line-up alongside the stars of Aston Villa, Man United, Man City and Fulham.
The win at Chelsea keeps Albion’s Champions League chances alive. After the match skipper Lewis Dunk said: “Who knows? It is a long way to go. We can only focus on ourselves. I say all the time, it is game by game. Football is a crazy game, anything can happen. We have just got to keep focussing on ourselves and try and win as many football games as we can until the end of the season and see where we finish.”
Here’s Harry Redknapp’s full starting XI courtesy of betvictor.com
Here’s Harry Redknapp’s full starting XI courtesy of betvictor.com
5. John Stone - Man City - D
Harry said: "John Stones is one of the form players in the country. John has been exceptional recently, at centre-half or even in midfield. That finish from him at the weekend was brilliant, there’s not many defenders who can finish like that. John’s such a classy footballer and a Rolls-Royce of a defender, he’s probably in the form of his life at the minute." Photo: Stu Forster
6. Alex Moreno - Aston Villa - D
Harry said: "Alex Moreno might just be January’s best signing, he’s been terrific. He was fantastic against Arsenal and was such a threat all game long. He’s quick, good on the ball and so positive. Villa were brilliant and he was as good as anyone on the park." Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
7. Eberechi Eze - Palace - M
Harry said: "Eberechi Eze is back in my side this week. He’s playing well at the minute; Roy Hodgson clearly knows how to get the best out of him. He’s always been a lovely footballer but if he can keep adding goals to his game, he’s going to become a top player. Keep an eye on him between now and the end of the season." Photo: Warren Little
8. Jarrod Bowen - West Ham United - M
Harry said: "I’m a huge fan of Jarrod Bowen, he’s my sort of player. He’s quick, a great finisher and he works his socks off. What I like about Jarrod is his movement, he doesn’t just stand on the wing, he’s constantly making runs inside, in between the centre-half and the full-back. He took his goal brilliantly against Arsenal, that wasn’t an easy finish." Photo: Justin Setterfield