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Former England international Alan Shearer has revealed his Premier League Team of the Week for Matchweek 8, including Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson after the forward put in a stellar performance.
Jackson scored twice against Manchester City to make the starting XI in Shearer's side. The brace showed his goal scoring ability and was a huge part in Aston Villa's impressive performance.
Zion Suzuki and Boubacar Kamara both made the Team of the Week after putting in impressive performances. Suzuki was named in the Team of the Week for a second week in a row after continuing his impressive form. Bournemouth had four players named in the Team of the Week after an impressive 3-0 result against Manchester United.
James Hill, Adrien Truffert, Rayan and Evanilson all made the Team of the Week after they contributed to an impressive win. They took advantage of United's defensive issues to pick up vital three points on the road.
Tottenham Hotspur had two players named in the Team of the Week after an impressive 2-0 result against Chelsea.
Mateus Fernandes and Mathys Tel were named in the Team of the Week after contributing to Tottenham's impressive win. It was another positive result for the north London side after the eighth round of games. Roberto De Zerbi was praised by Shearer and was named Manager of the Week.The chosen players and managers were those that had the biggest impact in Matchweek 8. Nicolas Jackson scored twice against Manchester City and Bournemouth had an impressive win against Manchester United.
Alan Shearer's Team of the Week showcases the best performances in the Premier League. As the 2026-27 season progresses, players and managers have stood out.