Alan Shearer was noticeably quiet on Match of the Day as Mark Chapman and Wayne Rooney discussed Sunderland's Premier League opener - but the Newcastle legend has now revealed why

Leeds United secured a 1-0 victory over Everton on Monday night thanks to a controversial penalty decision, with James Tarkowski adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box

Alan Shearer has pulled no punches in his criticism of Alexander Isak, with the Newcastle United legend blasting the Swedish striker in an X-rated rant. Isak has been angling for a move away from St. James’ Park for the majority of the summer, with Liverpool keen to add their vast array of attacking talents.

Isak trained at his former club, Real Sociedad, during Newcastle's tour of Asia and missed their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on the opening matchday of the Premier League season

Alan Shearer is the latest pundit to voice his frustration at the harsh handball decision against Everton's James Tarkowski that saw Leeds awarded a penalty in the Toffees' 1-0 defeat on Monday

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There were positives in defeat for Manchester United as Arsenal left Old Trafford with all three points on the opening weekend.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have had their say on the penalty that condemned Everton to a 1-0 defeat at Leeds United in their Premier League opener