Alan Shearer has named his three world-class forwards in the Premier League, and his selection may surprise you.
Alan Shearer has named Alexander Isak as one of the three world-class forwards currently playing in the Premier League.
The Newcastle striker has been in sensational form this season, scoring 17 goals in the top flight, with Saturday’s brace at Southampton leaving him leaving him one behind Erling Haaland and two adrift of Mohamed Salah.
Alexander Isak celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Southampton on January 25, 2025 (Credit: Imago)
What Shearer said about Isak
Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, believes that Isak has now reached the same level as Haaland and Salah, praising the Swede’s all-round game and clinical finishing.
“I think there are three world-class forwards in the Premier League now,” the former England forward said on Match of the Day. “Haaland being one, Salah being another and I think Isak has played himself into that company now.
“Everything about his game… this is so clever (Isak’s play to win his spot-kick).
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“He’s in an offside position, but just watch his movement so that he comes to that position where he can receive the pass. He’s no longer offside.
“[Joe] Aribo goes up against him. He forces it, he makes the defender make a challenge and it’s without doubt a penalty.
Alan Shearer reckons Alexander Isak should be considered in the same class as Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah (Credit: Imago)
Shearer then analysed the forward’s second goal.
“He has a look at the goalkeeper just before he touches the ball and he puts it into the corner of the net,” the former Newcastle forward said.
“From the other angle, you see he has one look at the goalkeeper and then all of a sudden he’s on the ball and just before he gets to the ball he lifts the head and looks at the goalkeeper again.
“He sees him go that side and he slots it to the other side.”
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has had a commendable Premier League season (Credit: Imago)
While Danny Murphy and Gary Lineker agreed that Isak had enjoyed a magnificent start to the season, they believe the Swede still has some work to do before he can be considered truly world-class.
“I actually think he’s got world-class ability but to call him a world-class player… I think he’s got to do it for longer,” Murphy said.
Lineker replied: “I absolutely agree with that. I think he’s definitely got the capabilities though. There’s no question about that.”
Isak’s impressive performances have helped Newcastle challenge for a top-four finish this season.
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Chelsea fans have called for the club to sign an elite striker like Victor Osimhen to help them win titles.
What next for Newcastle?
The Magpies are fifth in the Premier League on 41 points, level with fourth-placed Manchester City. Eddie Howe’s men host Fulham in their next Premier League match on Saturday, February 1.
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