The Illusion of Excellence: When Media Fawns Over Footballers The latest Premier League team of the week selection by Troy Deeney has been met with a mix of praise and criticism from fans and pundits alike.
While some hail the picks as evidence of exceptional talent, others see them as an exercise in confirmation bias.
Deeney's selections often seem to be based on a narrow definition of excellence – goals scored and impressive individual performances.