Premier League great Alan Shearer has announced his Team of the Week for Matchweek 8 of the 2026-27 season, with Aston Villa forward Nicolas Jackson among the standout selections following his impressive display against Manchester City.

Jackson earned a place in the former England international’s chosen starting lineup after scoring twice against City. His brace highlighted his attacking threat and played an important role in Aston Villa’s performance during the encounter. The striker’s inclusion recognises his contribution to the latest round of fixtures and his ability to make a decisive impact against high-profile opposition.

Villa also have two other representatives in Shearer’s selection: goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and midfielder Boubacar Kamara. Suzuki’s inclusion is particularly notable because it marks his second consecutive appearance in the former striker’s Team of the Week. His continued recognition reflects a series of encouraging performances that have helped raise his profile in the Premier League.

Bournemouth received the largest share of selections after producing one of the weekend’s most impressive results. Four of their players were named in the lineup following a commanding 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Defender James Hill, full-back Adrien Truffert, forward Rayan and striker Evanilson were all recognised for their contributions to Bournemouth’s victory. Their performances helped the visitors secure all three points in convincing fashion, while the result exposed significant problems for Manchester United, particularly in their defensive organisation.

The four selections underline Bournemouth’s collective effort, with players across different areas of the pitch contributing to a result that stood out during Matchweek 8. Their inclusion also reflects the influence of the team’s performance in a fixture that attracted considerable attention because of Manchester United’s status and home advantage.

Tottenham Hotspur also secured multiple places in Shearer’s chosen team after recording a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The result gave the North London club another encouraging outcome and earned recognition for two of their players.

Mateus Fernandes and Mathys Tel were selected following their contributions to Tottenham’s success. Their inclusion highlights the individual performances that helped Spurs overcome Chelsea away from home and complete a productive weekend in the league.

Away from the player selections, Roberto De Zerbi was named Manager of the Week. The recognition followed his team’s impressive showing during the latest round of Premier League matches, although further details about the specific factors behind his selection were not provided in the report.

Shearer’s Team of the Week brings together players and a manager whose performances stood out during Matchweek 8. Jackson’s two-goal display against Manchester City, Bournemouth’s emphatic win at Old Trafford and Tottenham’s success against Chelsea were among the major talking points from the round.

The selections recognise individual quality as well as the collective efforts that helped teams achieve important results. As the 2026-27 campaign progresses, the weekly team provides a snapshot of the players and managers making a notable impact across England’s top flight.