Arsenal are on the brink of achieving something the club has never done before after reaching the Champions League final while holding a five-point lead in the Premier League, according to Alan Shearer. The former Newcastle striker said the Gunners are now within touching distance of a historic double.
The north London side secured their place in Budapest with a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, following Bukayo Saka’s decisive goal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The tie had been finely balanced after a 1-1 draw in Madrid last week, but Saka capitalized on a rebound from Jan Oblak’s save to send Mikel Arteta’s team through on a tense night.
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Speaking on Prime Video, Shearer admitted Arsenal were not at their fluent best but praised their resilience against Diego Simeone’s well-drilled side. He was particularly impressed with striker Viktor Gyokeres, who he described as “exceptional” for his hold-up play, movement, and physical presence against Atletico’s defense. Although Gyokeres missed a key chance to seal the tie, Shearer said his overall contribution was crucial to Arsenal’s victory.
The £64 million summer signing has given Arsenal a new attacking edge, Shearer noted, adding that the Swede’s off-the-ball work and ability to withstand pressure were exactly what the team needed on the night. “He provided Arsenal with so much this evening,” he said.
With three Premier League matches remaining and the Champions League final ahead, Shearer believes Arsenal have a real chance to make history. “They are incredibly close to making history now; they have one final and three league matches to achieve something this club has never done before: win an extraordinary double,” he concluded.
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