October 20th 2025.
Alan Shearer, a well-respected figure in the world of football, shared his thoughts on Arsenal's recent performance in the Premier League. Although he commended the team's current position at the top of the league, he couldn't help but express his belief that the club may have paid too much for one of their summer signings.
After their 1-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday, the Gunners are now three points ahead of Manchester City and four points ahead of Liverpool, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield. While it is still early in the season, there are already talks of Arsenal being the favorites to win the title, with many attributing their success to an impressive summer transfer window.
The club spent a staggering £255 million on eight new players, with Martin Zubimendi and Cristhian Mosquera making an immediate impact. However, other signings like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have shown potential but have yet to reach their full potential. Another player who has had a mixed start at Arsenal is Viktor Gyokeres, who has only scored three goals in 11 appearances since his £57 million move from Sporting Lisbon.
Metro's Football Newsletter can keep you updated on all things Arsenal. Simply sign up and select your team to receive personalized news straight to your inbox every morning. According to Shearer, Gyokeres must do more to justify his hefty transfer fee and start scoring goals consistently. "I think they've paid too much for him," Shearer stated on The Rest is Football podcast. "I would say the same with Benjamin Sesko at Manchester United."
Despite Gyokeres' lack of goals, Shearer acknowledges his contributions to the team, particularly his ability to make runs behind the defense and create space for his teammates. However, he believes that Arsenal needs a prolific goal scorer, as they have been lacking in that department for quite some time.
Gyokeres will have the opportunity to end his goal drought in the upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday and in their game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Shearer also praised Arsenal's defensive prowess, with the team only conceding three goals so far this season. "That's a huge, huge strength of theirs...they're looking really, really strong," he said.
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