Alan Shearer

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This Week's Pulse

Alan Shearer recently blasted the decision to expel Southampton from the Championship play-off final due to Spygate violations, calling the punishment "harsh" and suggesting a fine would have been more appropriate.

On The Rest is Football, Gary Lineker introduced Alan Shearer as the "greatest goal scorer in Premier League history" while handing him the reins to host the show's quiz segment.

Beyond the quiz, Alan Shearer has been vocal about the league's powerhouses. He praised Arsenal's title win, specifically highlighting David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Declan Rice as the standout performers. However, he remains critical of Newcastle United, issuing a blunt warning that the club needs a new striker despite recent results.

Looking ahead, Alan Shearer is already casting doubt on Eddie Howe's long-term future at Newcastle United and has publicly predicted that Pep Guardiola will shift to international management once his time at Manchester City concludes.

Where it's discussed

Quiz: Most Expensive Premier League Exports

The Rest Is Football

Gary Linekerneutralfrom “Premier League Export Quiz

The host of the quiz and a former professional football player.

[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to The Rest is Football, a quiz episode, with Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and me, Gareth Southgate. This week's host of the quiz, for the very first time in his professional career, the greatest goal scorer in Premier League