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Shearer: Delap delivered a complete centre-forward's display

11 Nov 2024
Shearer MW11 TOTW lead

Premier League's record goalscorer praises Ipswich striker as he names his Team of the Week

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Ipswich Town claimed their first Premier League win of the season in Sunday's stunning 2-1 success at Tottenham Hotspur, with Liam Delap playing a significant role.

The 21-year-old delivered a complete centre-forward's performance for Ipswich, scoring a goal, providing an assist and holding the ball up brilliantly to relieve pressure.

Delap has now scored six goals this season, and only one fellow Englishmen has netted more - Chelsea star Cole Palmer, with seven.

Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, names Delap in his Team of the Week that features players from SEVEN different clubs.

Shearer MW11 TOTW line-up

Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool)
"Made two excellent first-half saves and once again proved he is an able deputy for Alisson." 

Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)
"Is forming an outstanding partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk, with the pair keeping Ollie Watkins quiet on Saturday night."

Joachim Andersen (Fulham)
"Produced a sensational goalline clearance as he marked his return to Crystal Palace with a commanding display."

Craig Dawson (Wolves)
"An absolute rock at the back for Wolves, contributing to a first clean sheet of the season for Gary O’Neil’s side."

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)
"Is enjoying a breakthrough season for Brentford, scoring his first Premier League goal in the thrilling 3-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth."

Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
"The Brighton midfielder's energy and aggression totally changed the game when he was brought on against Manchester City at half-time."

Joelinton (Newcastle)
"Another towering performance, getting on the scoresheet as Newcastle made it back-to back victories."

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
"Once again delivered for Liverpool, with another goal and an assist. Has been incredible so far this season."

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
"The Brazilian stepped up when his team really needed him, providing an assist before scoring a sensational goal as Wolves claimed their first win of the season."

Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
"He’s developing into a top striker, with his two goals crucial in Brentford’s turnaround success."

Liam Delap (Ipswich)
"Got a goal and an assist and also held the ball up brilliantly to relieve pressure, often against two centre-backs. A complete centre-forward's performance."

Delap's goal v Spurs

Manager: Kieran McKenna (Ipswich)
"What a way to get your first win of the season! His side showed real quality to go two goals up, and then great determination at 2-1 to deny Spurs an equaliser."

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