Eddy
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has never been shy about calling things as he sees them, and following the club’s impressive performance against Everton, the Premier League icon once again made headlines. While many expected Shearer to highlight Everton defender Malick Thiaw, who had a mixed outing, the former England captain instead turned his full attention to one of Newcastle’s brightest performers on the night—Anthony Gordon.
Gordon, who faced his former club once again, delivered one of his most complete performances of the season. His relentless pressing, explosive pace, and decisive involvement in Newcastle’s attacking play made him the clear standout at St. James’ Park. Shearer, speaking on his post-match analysis show, emphasised that Gordon’s growth has been “nothing short of remarkable,” praising both his maturity and consistency.
According to Shearer, the attacker was “a constant menace on the flank,” repeatedly exposing Everton’s defensive structure with his quick footwork and intelligent movements off the ball. Shearer highlighted not only Gordon’s offensive contributions but also the defensive work rate he has added to his game—a feature that has made him indispensable to Eddie Howe’s system.
Despite questions from analysts about Malick Thiaw’s performance—some arguing that the Everton centre-back was responsible for allowing too much space in key areas—Shearer refused to linger on criticisms. Instead, he stressed the importance of recognising players who “step up and make the difference,” insisting that Newcastle’s win was built on the energy and creativity of players like Gordon.
The Newcastle faithful have already embraced Gordon as one of their most improved stars, and Shearer’s glowing praise will only strengthen his growing reputation on Tyneside. As the Magpies continue their push for a strong Premier League finish, performances like these underline why Gordon is quickly becoming one of the most influential attackers in the league.
With tougher fixtures ahead, Shearer believes that maintaining this level of intensity will be crucial. For now, though, his verdict is clear: on a night full of storylines, Anthony Gordon was the undeniable standout—regardless of who struggled on the other side of the pitch.
Eddy
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